Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century/Fundanus (1) Minueius, proconsul of Asia
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Fundanus (1) Minucius, proconsul of Asia in the reign of Hadrian. He received
the imperial instructions applied for by his predecessor Granianus as to how Christians
were to be dealt with (Justin. Mart. Apol. i. § 69; Eus. H. E. iv.
9). [HADRIANUS (1).] This
rescript seems to shew that a Christian was not to be tried merely for being a Christian,
but only for some definite breach of the law. As this might be due to principles,
Christianity would remain still punishable, but only in overt act.
[C.H.]