The history of the church from our Lords incarnation, to the twelth year of the Emperour Maricius Tiberius, or the Year of Christ 594 / as it was written in Greek, by Eusebius Pamphilius ..., Socrates Scholasticus, and Evagrius Scholasticus ... ; made English from that edition of these historians, which Valesius published at Paris in the years 1659, 1668, and 1673 ; also, The life of Constantine in four books, written by Eusibius Pamphilus, with Constantine's Oration to the convention of the saints, and Eusebius's Speech in praise of Constantine, spoken at his tricennalia ; Valesius's annotations on these authors, are done into English, and set at their proper places in the margin, as likewise a translation of his account of their lives and writings ; with two index's, the one, of the principal matters that occur in the text, the other, of those contained in the notes.
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- The history of the church from our Lords incarnation, to the twelth year of the Emperour Maricius Tiberius, or the Year of Christ 594 / as it was written in Greek, by Eusebius Pamphilius ..., Socrates Scholasticus, and Evagrius Scholasticus ... ; made English from that edition of these historians, which Valesius published at Paris in the years 1659, 1668, and 1673 ; also, The life of Constantine in four books, written by Eusibius Pamphilus, with Constantine's Oration to the convention of the saints, and Eusebius's Speech in praise of Constantine, spoken at his tricennalia ; Valesius's annotations on these authors, are done into English, and set at their proper places in the margin, as likewise a translation of his account of their lives and writings ; with two index's, the one, of the principal matters that occur in the text, the other, of those contained in the notes.
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- Eusebius, of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea, ca. 260-ca. 340.
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- Persecution -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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"The history of the church from our Lords incarnation, to the twelth year of the Emperour Maricius Tiberius, or the Year of Christ 594 / as it was written in Greek, by Eusebius Pamphilius ..., Socrates Scholasticus, and Evagrius Scholasticus ... ; made English from that edition of these historians, which Valesius published at Paris in the years 1659, 1668, and 1673 ; also, The life of Constantine in four books, written by Eusibius Pamphilus, with Constantine's Oration to the convention of the saints, and Eusebius's Speech in praise of Constantine, spoken at his tricennalia ; Valesius's annotations on these authors, are done into English, and set at their proper places in the margin, as likewise a translation of his account of their lives and writings ; with two index's, the one, of the principal matters that occur in the text, the other, of those contained in the notes." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A38749.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 17, 2024.
Contents
- title page
- The Publisher of this ENGLISH Translation to the READER.
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THE CONTENTS Of the Whole WORK.
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The Contents of
Eusebius hisEcclesiastical History in X. Books. -
The Contents of the
Ecclesiastical History ofSocrates Scholasticus in VII. Books. -
The Contents of the
Ecclesiastical History ofEvagrius Scholasticus Epiphaniensis in VI. Books. -
The Contents of
Eusebius Pamphilus's Four Books concerning the Life of the blessed EmperourConstantine. -
The Contents of the Emperour
Constantine's Oration, which he Entituled to the Convention of the Saints.
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The Contents of
- note
- title page
- VALESIUS'S PREFACE, To HIS EDITION of EUSEBIUS'S HISTORY.
- VALESIUS'S ACCOUNT Concerning the LIFE AND WRITINGS OF Eusebius Caesariensis.
- errata
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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. The Subject of this Work. -
CHAP. II. A brief Summary concerning the Praeexistence and Divinity of our Lord and SaviourJesus Christ. -
CHAP. III. That the very Name ofJesus, and also that ofChrist was from the Beginning both known and honoured among the Divine Prophets. -
CHAP. IV. That the Religion, by him declared to all Nations, is neither New, nor Strange. -
CHAP. V. Of the times of our Saviours Manifestation unto Men. -
CHAP. VI. That in his time, according to the Predictions of the Prophets, the Princes of theJewish Nation who before by succession had held the Principa∣lity, surceased, and thatHerod, the First of the Aliens, became their King. -
CHAP. VII. Of the disagreement supposed to be among the Gospels about the Genealogy of Christ. -
CHAP. VIII. OfHerods cruelty towards the Infants, and after how miserable a manner he ended his life. -
CHAP. IX. Of the Times ofPilate. -
CHAP. X. Of the High-Priests among the Jews, in whose time Christ Preached the Gospel. -
CHAP. XI. What hath been testified concerningJohn theBaptist, and concerning Christ. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning our Saviours Disciples. -
CHAP. XIII. The History of the Prince of theEdessens.
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THE SECOND BOOK Of the Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. Of those things which were instituted by the A∣postles, after the Ascension of Christ. -
CHAP. II. HowTiberius was affected at the RelationPilate sent him of those things concerning Christ. -
CHAP. III. How the Doctrine of Christ spread in a short time over the whole World. -
CHAP. IV. How, after the death ofTiberius, Caius made Agrippa King over the Jews, and punishedHerod with perpetual Banishment. -
CHAP. V. HowPhilo went on an Embassage toCaius upon the Jews Account. -
CHAP. VI. How great miseries befell the Jews after their au∣dacious wickedness committed against Christ. -
CHAP. VII. ThatPilate made himself away. -
CHAP. VIII. Of the Dearth that happened inClaudius his time. -
CHAP. IX. The Martyrdom ofJames the Apostle. -
CHAP. X. HowAgrippa, called alsoHerod, persecuting the Apostles, presently felt Divine vengeance. -
CHAP. XI. Of the ImpostourTheudas and his Associates. -
CHAP. XII. OfHelena Queen of theOsdroënians. -
CHAP. XIII. OfSimon Magus. -
CHAP. XIV. OfPeter the Apostle's Preaching atRome. -
CHAP. XV. Of the Gospel according toMark. -
CHAP. XVI. ThatMark first Preached the knowledge of Christ to theEgyptians. -
CHAP. XVII. WhatPhilo relates of theAscetae inEgypt. -
CHAP. XVIII. What writings ofThilo's have come to our hands. -
CHAP. XIX. What a Calamity befell the Jews atJerusalem on the very day of the Passover. -
CHAP. XX. What was done atJerusalem in the Reign ofNero. -
CHAP. XXI. Of thatEgyptian who is mentioned in theActs of theApostles. -
CHAP. XXII. HowPaul, being sent bound fromJudea toRome, having made his defence, was wholly acquitted. -
CHAP. XXIII. HowJames, called the brother of the Lord, was Martyred. -
CHAP. XXIV. How, afterMark, Annianus was constituted the first Bishop of the Church of theAlexandrians. -
CHAP. XXV. Of the persecution in the time ofNero, in whichPaul andPeter were for Religion graced with Marty dome atRome. -
CHAP. XXVI. How theJews were vexed with innumerable mischiefs, and how at last they entred upon a war against theRomans.
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THE THIRD BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. In what parts of the world theApostles PreachedChrist. -
CHAP. II. Who First Presided over theRoman Church. -
CHAP. III. Concerning the Epistles of the Apostles. -
CHAP. IV. Of the first Succession of the Apostles. -
CHAP. V. Of the last Siege of the Jews afterChrists death. -
CHAP. VI. Of the famine that oppressed the Jews. -
CHAP. VII. Of Christs predictions. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the Prodigies that appeared before the War. -
CHAP. IX. OfJosephus, and the Writings he left. -
CHAP. X. How Josephus makes mention of theHoly Bible. -
CHAP. XI. How, afterJames, Simeon Governed the Church atJerusalem. -
CHAP. XII. HowVespasian commanded that the descendants ofDavid should be sought out. -
CHAP. XIII. ThatAnencletus was the Second Bishop of theRoman Church. -
CHAP. XIV. ThatAvilius was the Second Bishop ofAlexan∣dria. -
CHAP. XV. ThatClemens was the Third Bishop of theRo∣man Church. -
CHAP. XVI. Concerning the Epistle ofClemens. -
CHAP. XVII. Of the Persecution inDomitians time. -
CHAP XVIII. ConcerningJohn the Apostle, and his Revelation. -
CHAP. XIX. HowDomitian commanded that the descendants ofDavid should be slain. -
CHAP. XX. Concerning those that were Related to our Sa∣viour. -
CHAP. XXI. ThatCerdo was the third that presided over theAlexandrian Church. -
CHAP. XXII. ThatIgnatius was the Second that presided over theAlexandrian Church. -
CHAP. XXIII. A Relation concerningJohn the Apostle. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the Order of the Gospels. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning those Divine writings, which are with∣out controversie acknowledged; and of those which are not such. -
CHAP. XXVI. OfMenander the Impostour. -
CHAP. XXVII. Of the Heresie of theEbionites. -
CHAP. XXVIII. Of the Arch-HeretickCerinthus. -
CHAP. XXIX. OfNicholas, and those Hereticks who bear his name. -
CHAP. XXX. Concerning those Apostles that are found to have been married. -
CHAP. XXXI. Of the Death ofJohn andPhilip. -
CHAP. XXXII. HowSimeon the Bishop ofJerusalem suffered Martyrdom. -
CHAP. XXXIII. HowTrajan forbad that the Christians should be sought after. -
CHAP. XXXIV. ThatEvarestus was the Fourth that Governed theRoman Church. -
CHAP. XXXV. ThatJustus was the Third that Governed the Church atJerusalem. -
CHAP. XXXVI. ConcerningIgnatius and his Epistles. -
CHAP. XXXVII. Concerning those Preachers of the Gospel who at that time were eminent. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning the Epistle ofClemens, and those other Writings, which are falsly attributed to him. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Concerning the Books ofPapias.
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THE FOURTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History of
EVSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. Who were the Bishops of theRoman, andAlex∣andrian Churches in the Reign ofTrajane. -
CHAP. II. What the Jews suffered in this Emperours time. -
CHAP. III. Who, in the time ofAdrian, wrote Apologies in de∣fence of the Faith. -
CHAP. IV. Who were ennobled with the Title of Bishops over theRoman, andAlexandrian Churches in this Emperours time. -
CHAP. V. Who were Bishops ofJerusalem from our Saviour, even to these times. -
CHAP. VI. The last Siege of the Jews in the time ofAdrian. -
CHAP. VII. Who at that time were the Authours of false doctrine. -
CHAP. VIII. What Ecclesiastical Writersthere were in those times. -
CHAP. IX. The Rescript ofAdrian, that weChristians should not be unjustly prosecuted. -
CHAP. X. Who in the Reign ofAntoninus were Bishops of theRoman andAlexandrian Sees. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning those who were Arch-Hereticks in these times. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningJustin's Apologie toAntoninus. -
CHAP. XIII. The Rescript ofAntoninus to the Common Coun∣cil ofAsia, concerning our Religion. -
CHAP. XIV. Some memoires ofPolycarp the disciple of the Apostles. -
CHAP. XV. How, in the Reign ofVerus, Polycarp, together with others, suffered Martyrdom in the City ofSmyrna. -
CHAP. XVI. HowJustin the Philosopher, asserting the Chri∣stian Religion at the City ofRome, suffered Martyrdom. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning those Martyrs, whomJustin makes mention of inhis Apology. -
CHAP. XVIII. What books ofJustin's are come to our hands. -
CHAP. XIX. Who, in the Reign ofVerus, presided over the Churches ofRome, andAlexandria. -
CHAP. XX. Who then Governed the Church ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XXI. Concerning the Ecclesiastical Writers who flourisht in that Age. -
CHAP. XXII. ConcerningHegesippus, and those he makes men∣tion of. -
CHAP. XXIII. ConcerningDionysius, Bishop of theCorinthians, and the Epistles he wrote. -
CHAP. XXIV. ConcerningTheophilus, Bishop of theAntio∣chians. -
CHAP. XXV. ConcerningPhilippus andModestus. -
CHAP. XXVI. ConcerningMelito, and what he has made men∣tion of. -
CHAP. XXVII. ConcerningApollinaris, Bishop of theHierapoli∣tane Church. -
CHAP. XXVIII. ConcerningMusanus, and his Writings. -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningTatianus and his Heresie. -
CHAP. XXX. ConcerningBardesanes theSyrian, and those books of his that are extant.
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THE FIFTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. How many, in the Reign ofVerus, underwent most sore Persecution inFrance for Religion; and after what mannerthey suffered. -
CHAP. II. How the Martyrs beloved of God, kindly recei∣ving such as fell away in the persecution, wrought a cure upon them. -
CHAP. III. What a Vision appeared to the MartyrAttalus in his sleep. -
CHAP. IV. How the Martyrs, by their Epistle, recommendedIrenaeus. -
CHAP. V. How God, having from heaven heard the prayers of some of our Religion, sent rain toMarcus Aurelius Caesar. -
CHAP. VI. A Catalogue of those who were Bishops ofRome. -
CHAP. VII. That, even to those times, miracles were wrought by the faithfull. -
CHAP. VIII. After what mannerIrenaeus makes mention of the divine Scriptures. -
CHAP. IX. Who were Bishops in the Reign ofCommodus. -
CHAP. X. ConcerningPantaenus the Philosopher. -
CHAP. XI. ConcerningClemens Alexandrinus. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning the Bishops ofJerusalem. -
CHAP. XIII. ConcerningRhodon, and the dissention of theMar∣cionites, which he has made mention of. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the False Prophets of theCataphry∣gians. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning the Schism ofBlastus raised atRome. -
CHAP. XVI. What has been committed to memory concerningMontanus, and his False Prophets. -
CHAP. XVII. ConcerningMiltiades, and the books he compiled. -
CHAP XVIII. HowApollonius also confuted theCataphrygians, and whom he has made mention of. -
CHAP. XIX. Serapion's [Opinion] concerning the Heresie of theCataphrygians. -
CHAP. XX. WhatIrenaeus wrote against the Schismaticks atRome. -
CHAP. XXI. HowApollonius suffered Martyrdom atRome. -
CHAP. XXII. What Bishops flourisht at that time. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning the Question then moved about Easter. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the disagreement [of the Churches] throughoutAsia. -
CHAP. XXV. How all with one consent unanimously agreed about Easter. -
CHAP. XXVI. How many [Monuments] ofIrenaeus's Polite Ingenie have come to our hands. -
CHAP. XXVII. How many also of [the works of others] who then flourished, [are come to our knowledge.] -
CHAP. XXVIII. Concerning those, who from the beginning were de∣fenders ofArtemon's Heresie; what manner of persons they were as to their moralls, and how that they were so audacious as to corrupt the Sacred Scriptures.
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THE SIXTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. Concerning the Persecution underSeverus. -
CHAP. II. ConcerningOrigens virtuous course of life from a Child. -
CHAP. III. HowOrigen being very young Preach't the word of Christ. -
CHAP. IV. How many of those who had been instructed by him, became Martyrs. -
CHAP. V. ConcerningPotamiaena. -
CHAP. VI. ConcerningClemens Alexandrinus. -
CHAP. VII. ConcerningJudas the Writer. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the bold Act ofOrigen. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the Miracles ofNarcissus. -
CHAP. X. Concerning the Bishops ofJerusalem. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning Alexander. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningSerapion, and his Books that are extant. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the writings ofClemens. -
CHAP. XIV. What WritingsClemens has mentioned. -
CHAP. XV. ConcerningHeraclas. -
CHAP. XVI. What Pains and StudyOrigen bestowed about the Holy Scriptures. -
CHAP. XVII. ConcerningSymmachus the Translatour. -
CHAP. XVIII. ConcerningAmbrosius. -
CHAP. XIX. What things have been recorded concerningOrigen, [by the Gentiles.] -
CHAP. XX. What Books are now extant of such as Wrote in these times. -
CHAP. XXI. What Bishops were eminent in those times. -
CHAP. XXII. How many ofHippolytus's works are come to our hands. -
CHAP. XXIII. ConcerningOrigen's Studiousness, and how he was honour'd with the dignity of Priesthood. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the Expositions he made atAlexandria. -
CHAP. XXV. After what mannerOrigen has mentioned the Books of the Old and New Testament. -
CHAP. XXVI. HowHeraclas succeeded in the Bishoprick ofAlexandria. -
CHAP. XXVII. How the Bishops had him in admiration. -
CHAP. XXVIII. Concerning the Persecution underMaximinus -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningFabian, how unexpectedly he was Elected by God Bishop ofRome. -
CHAP. XXX. Who wereOrigen's Schollars. -
CHAP. XXXI. ConcerningAfricanus. -
CHAP. XXXII. What ExpositionsOrigen wrote atCaesarea inPa∣lestine. -
CHAP. XXXIII. Concerning the Errour ofBeryllus. -
CHAP. XXXIV. ConcerningPhilip the Emperour. -
CHAP. XXXV. HowDionysius succeededHeraclas in his Bi∣shoprick. -
CHAP. XXXVI. What other books were written byOrigen. -
CHAP. XXXVII. Concerning the dissention of theArabians. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning the Heresie of theHelcesaïts. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Concerning what happened in the times ofDecius. -
CHAP. XL. Concerning what things happened toDionysius. -
CHAP. XLI. Concerning those who suffer'd Martyrdom atAlex∣andria. -
CHAP. XLII. Concerning some other things whichDionysius relates. -
CHAP. XLIII. ConcerningNovatus, what manner of person he was as to his moralls; and concerning his Heresie. -
CHAP. XLIV. Dionysius's story concerningSerapion. -
CHAP. XLV. Dionysius's Epistle toNovatus. -
CHAP. XLVI. ConcerningDionysius's other Epistles.
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THE SEVENTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. Concerning the wickedness ofDecius andGallus. -
CHAP. II. Who about these times were Bishops ofRome. -
CHAP. III. HowCyprian, with some Bishops which were of his mind, was the first that was of the Opinion, that the Converts of any Heretical Sect whatever, ought to be rebaptized. -
CHAP. IV. How many EpistlesDionysius wrote concerning this Controversie. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the Peace which followed the Per∣secution. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning the Heresie ofSabellius. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the most execrable Errour of the Here∣ticks, and concerning the vision sent from God which appeared toDionysius, and the Ecclesiastick Canon he received. -
CHAP. VIII. ConcerningNovatus's Heresie. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the Baptism of Hereticks, that it is impious. -
CHAP. X. ConcerningValerian, and the Persecution in his Reign. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning what then happened toDionysius, and to those Christians which were inAegypt. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning the Martyrs which suffered atCaesarea inPalestine. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the Peace underGallienus. -
CHAP. XIV. What Bishops flourisht in those times. -
CHAP. XV. HowMarinus was Martyred atCaesarea. -
CHAP. XVI. A Relation concerningAstyrius. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the mighty Miracles of our Saviour atPaneas. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning the Statue, which the Woman who had the Flux of bloud, erected. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning the Chair ofJames the Apostle. -
CHAP. XX. ConcerningDionysius's Paschal Epistles, in which he prescribeth a Canon concerningEaster. -
CHAP. XXI. Concerning what things happened atAlexandria. -
CHAP. XXII. Concerning the Plague which then raged. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning the Reign ofGallienus. -
CHAP. XXIV. ConcerningNepos, and his Schism. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning theRevelation ofJohn. -
CHAP. XXVI. ConcerningDionysius's Epistles. -
CHAP. XXVII. ConcerningPaul ofSamosata, and the Heresie foun∣ded by him atAntioch. -
CHAP. XXVIII. Concerning the Eminent Bishops of those times. -
CHAP. XXIX. HowPaul being confuted byMalchion a Presbyter, (who formerly had been one of theSophistae ) was deposed. -
CHAP. XXX. Concerning the Epistle of the Bishops againstPaul. -
CHAP. XXXI. Concerning the heterodox and corrupt opinion of theManichees which sprang up at this time. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning those Ecclesiastick men who were famous even in our Age, and which of them lived till the demolishing of the Churches.
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THE EIGHTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. Concerning those things which preceded the Perse∣cution in our days. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Ruine of the Churches. -
CHAP. III. Concerning the various sorts of combats which [the Martyrs] underwent in the time of the Persecution. -
CHAP. IV. Concerning God's illustrious Martyrs; how they fill'd the world with their fame, having been adorned with divers crowns [of Martyrdom] for Re∣ligion. -
CHAP. V. Concerning what was done atNicomedia. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning those who were conversant in the Impe∣rial Palaces. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning thoseEgyptians [who suffered] inPhoenicia. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning those who [suffered] inEgypt. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning those [who suffered] atThebais. -
CHAP. X. The written informations of
Phileas the Martyr concerning what was done atAlexandria. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning what was done inPhrygia. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning many other men and women, who suf∣fered Martyrdom in a various and different manner. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning those Prelates of the Church who demon∣strated the sincerity of the Religion they asserted by [the effusion] of their own bloud. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the Morals of those that were the ene∣mies of Religion. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning what happened to theGentiles. -
CHAP. XVI. Concerning the change of affaires to a better posture. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the Retractation of the Emperours.
- IN SOME COPIES, THIS OCCURS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE EIGHTH BOOK.
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EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS 'S BOOK Concerning the MARTYRS ofPALESTINE. -
CHAP. I. ConcerningProcopius, Alphaeus, andZacchaeus, Martyrs. -
CHAP. II. ConcerningRomanus the Martyr. -
CHAP. III. ConcerningTimotheus, Agapius, Thecla, and eight other Martyrs. -
CHAP. IV. ConcerningApphianus the Martyr. -
CHAP. V. ConcerningUlpianus andAedesius Martyrs. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning the MartyrAgapius. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the VirginTheodosia, and concerningDomninus, andAuxentius, Martyrs. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning other Confessours, and concerning the Martyrdom ofValentina andPaul. -
CHAP. IX. That the Persecution was afresh renewed: and concerningAntoninus, Zebina, Germanus, and other Martyrs. -
CHAP. X. ConcerningPeter theAsceta, Asclepius theMar∣cionite, and other Martyrs. -
CHAP. XI. ConcerningPamphilus, and twelve other Mar∣tyrs. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning the Prelates of the Churches. -
CHAP. XIII. ConcerningSilvanus, John, and thirty nine other Martyrs.
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THE NINTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. Concerning the counterfeited Cessation [of the Per∣secution.] -
CHAP. II. Concerning the change of affairs which did after∣wards ensue. -
CHAP. III. Concerning an Image newly made atAntioch. -
CHAP. IV. Concerning the Decrees [of the Cities] against theChristians. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the forged Acts -
CHAP. VI. Concerning them that suffered Martyrdom in those Times. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the Edict against us, which was [in∣graven on Brazen plates and] hung up on the Pillars. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning what afterward hapned, in the time of the Wars, of the Famine, and of the Pesti∣lence. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the death of the Tyrants, and what expressions they used before their deaths. -
CHAP. X. Concerning the Victory [obtained] by the Pious Emperours. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning the final Destruction of the Enemies of Religion.
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THE TENTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS. -
CHAP. I. Concerning the Peace, which was procured by God for us. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Re-edification of the Churches. -
CHAP. III. Concerning the Consecrations of Churches every where [solemniz'd.] -
CHAP. IV. A Panegyrick concerning the splendid posture of our Affaires. -
CHAP. V. Copies of the Imperial Laws.
- A Copy of the Imperial Edict translated out of Latine.
- A Copy of another Imperial Edict which the Emmperours published again, to de∣clare, that this their Beneficence was granted only to the Catholick Church.
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A Copy of the Emperour [
Constantine's ] Rescript, by which he summoneth a Synod of Bishops atRome, for the uniting and re∣conciling of the Churches. -
A Copy of an Imperial Rescript, by which [
Constantine ] Summons a second Synod, to put an end to all Dissension amongst the Bishops.
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CHAP. VI. Concerning the Estates belonging to theChri∣stians. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the Immunity of the Clergy. -
CHAP. VIII. ConcerningLicinius's exorbitancies which after∣wards ensued, and concerning his death. -
CHAP. IX. ConcerningConstantin 's Victory, and concerning the prosperity procured by him to all those that live under the power of theRomans.
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VALESIUS'S PREFACE
To the Studious READERS. - CONCERNING THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF Socrates and Sozomen.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
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CHAP. I. The Preface to the whole Book. -
CHAP. II. After what mannerConstantine the Emperour was converted to theChristian Religion. -
CHAP. III. How whilstConstantine augmented [the prosperi∣ty of] theChristians, Licinius his Collegue per∣secuted them. -
CHAP. IV. That there was a War raised betwixtConstantine andLicinius upon account of theChristians. -
CHAP. V. ConcerningArius 's Contest withAlexander the Bishop. -
CHAP. VI. How from this contention there arose a division in the Church; and howAlexander Bishop ofAlex∣andria deposedArius and his Complices. -
CHAP. VII. HowConstantine the Emperour, griev'd at these disturbances in the Church, sentHosius aSpa∣niard toAlexandria, to exhort the Bishop andArius to a reconciliation. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the Council held atNicaea a City ofBithynia, and concerning the Faith there pub∣lished. -
CHAP. IX. The Epistle of the Synod, concerning those matters de∣termined by it, and howArius was degraded, to∣gether with them that embraced his sentiments. -
CHAP. X. That the Emperour summoned to the SynodAce∣sius also, a Bishop of theNovatian Heresie. -
CHAP. XI. ConcerningPaphnutius the Bishop. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningSpyridon Bishop of theCyprians. -
CHAP. XIII. ConcerningEutychianus the Monk. -
CHAP. XIV. ThatEusebius Bishop ofNicomedia, Theognis Bishop ofNice (who had been banished because they were abettors ofArius 's Opinion,) having afterwards sent aLibell of Repentance, and a∣greed to the exposition of the Faith, were re∣admitted to their Sees. -
CHAP. XV. ThatAlexander dying after the [Nicene] Synod,Athanasius was consecrated Bishop of the CityAlexandria. -
CHAP. XVI. How the EmperourConstantine, having enlarged the City heretofore call'dByzantium, named itConstantinople. -
CHAP. XVII. HowHelena, the Emperours Mother, came toJeru∣salem, and having there found Christs Cross, which she had sought for a long time, built a Church. -
CHAP. XVIII. How the EmperourConstantine abolished Gen∣tilism, and erected many Churches in several places. -
CHAP. XIX. After what manner the InnermostIndian Nations were in the times ofConstantine converted to Christianity. -
CHAP. XX. After what manner theIberians were converted to theChristian Religion. -
CHAP. XXI. ConcerningAntonius the Monk. -
CHAP. XXII. ConcerningManes the Author of the Heresie of theManiche and whence he had his ori∣ginal.s, -
CHAP. XXIII. HowEusebius Bishop ofNicomedia, andTheognis Bishop ofNice, taking courage again, endea∣voured to subvert theNicene Creed, by plot∣ting againstAthanasius. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the Synod convened atAntioch, which deposedEustathius Bishop ofAntioch: upon whose account there was a sedition raised, by which that City was almost ruined. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning thePresbyter, who made it his busi∣ness to getArius recalled. -
CHAP. XXVI. HowArius, being recalled [from exile,] and having given up a Libell of Repentance to the Emperour, did therein hypocritically pre∣tend [himself an assertour of] theNicene Creed. -
CHAP. XXVII. HowArius returned toAlexandria by the Empe∣rours order, and uponAthanasius 's refusal to admit him,Eusebius 's faction framed divers ac∣cusations againstAthanasius before the Empe∣rour. -
CHAP. XXVIII. That the Emperour ordered a Synod of Bishops should be convened atTyre, upon account of the accusations brought againstAthanasius. -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningArsenius, and his hand which was re∣ported to have been cut off. -
CHAP. XXX. ThatAthanasius being found innocent after his first accusation, his Accusers made their escape by flight. -
CHAP. XXXI. ThatAthanasius fled to the Emperour, upon the Bishops not admitting of his defence at his se∣cond accusation. -
CHAP. XXXII. That afterAthanasius 's departure, he was deposed by the Vote of the Synod. -
CHAP. XXXIII. How the Synod, having leftTyre, came toJeru∣salem, and after the celebration of the feast of Dedication of the NewJerusalem, readmittedArius to communion. -
CHAP. XXXIV. That the Emperour by his Letter summoned the Synod to attend him, thatAthanasius 's case might be accurately discussed in his presence. -
CHAP. XXXV. That, when the Synod came not to the Emperour, theEusebians accusedAthanasius, as if he had threatned, that he would prohibit the carriage of that Corn, with whichAlexandria furnishedConstantinople. Whereupon the Emperour, being incensed, banishedAthanasius, confining him to theGallia's. -
CHAP. XXXVI. ConcerningMarcellus [Bishop] ofAncyra, andAsterius theSophista. -
CHAP. XXXVII. How, afterAthanasius was exiled,Arius, being sent for fromAlexandria by the Emperour, raised disturbances againstAlexander Bishop ofCon∣stantinople. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. ConcerningArius 's death. -
CHAP. XXXIX. HowConstantine, falling into a distemper, ended his life. -
CHAP. XL. ConcerningConstantine the Emperours Fune∣rall.
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THE SECOND BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. -
CHAP. I. The Preface, wherein he gives an account, why he made a new Edition of his First and Second Book. -
CHAP. II. HowEusebius Bishop ofNicomedia with his ac∣complices, earnestly indeavouring to introduceArius 's opinion again, made disturbances in the Churches. -
CHAP. III. HowAthanasius, confiding in the Letter ofConstantine the Younger, returned toAlex∣andria. -
CHAP. IV. That uponEusebius Pamphilus 's death;Acacius succeeded in the Bishoprick ofCaesarea. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the death ofConstantine the Younger. -
CHAP. VI. HowAlexander Bishop ofConstantinople, at his death, proposedPaulus andMacedonius to be elected into his Bishoprick. -
CHAP. VII. How the EmperourConstantius ejectedPaulus who had been Ordained Bishop: and, having sent forEusebius fromNicomedia, entrusted him with the Bishoprick ofConstantinople. -
CHAP. VIII. HowEusebius assembled another Synod atAntioch ofSyria, and caused another form of Faith to be published. -
CHAP. IX. ConcerningEusebius Emisenus. -
CHAP. X. That the Bishops convened atAntioch, uponEu∣sebius Emisenus 's refusal [of the Bishoprick] ofAlexandria, OrdainedGregorius, and altered the expressions of theNicene Faith. -
CHAP. XI. That, uponGregorius's arrival atAlexandria [guarded] with a Military force,Atha∣nasius fled. -
CHAP. XII. How, afterEusebius's death, the people ofConstan∣tinople restoredPaulus to his See again. And that theArians made choice ofMacedonius. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the slaughter ofHermogenes theLieute∣nant-General, and howPaulus was for that reason turned out of the Church again. -
CHAP. XIV. That theArians, having removedGregorius from [the See of]Alexandria, putGeorgius into his place. -
CHAP. XV. HowAthanasius andPaulus, going toRome, and being fortified with BishopJulius 's Letters, re∣covered their own Sees again. -
CHAP. XVI. That the Emperour sent an order byPhilippus Prae∣fect of thePraetorium, thatPaulus should be ejected and banished, and thatMacedonius should be enstalled Bishop in his See. -
CHAP. XVII. ThatAthanasius, being afraid of the Emperours menaces, returned toRome again. -
CHAP. XVIII. How the Emperour of the Western parts requested of his brother, that such persons might be sent, as could give an account of [the deposition of]Athanasius andPaulus. And, that they who were sent published another form of the Creed. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning the large Explanation [of the Faith.] -
CHAP. XX. Concerning the Synod atSerdica. -
CHAP. XXI. An Apology forEusebius Pamphilus. -
CHAP. XXII. That theSynod ofSerdica restoredPaulus andAthanasius to their Sees, and that, upon the Eastern Emperours refusal to admit them, the Emperour of the West threatned him with War. -
CHAP. XXIII. ThatConstantius, being afraid of his Brothers menaces, by his Letters orderedAthanasius to appear, and sent him toAlexandria. -
Constantius's
Epistle to Athanasius.CONSTANTIUS VICTOR AUGUSTUS, to Athanasiusthe Bishop. -
Another Epistle to Athanasius.CONSTANTIUS VICTOR AUGUSTUS, to Athanasiusthe Bishop. - Another Letter to the same person.
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The Epistle of
Julius Bishop ofRome, to those ofAlexandria. -
Canstantius's
Letter, in behalf of Athanasius. -
Another Letter sent to the Alexandrians. -
An Epistle concerning the abrogating what had been enacted against Athanasius.
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Constantius's
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CHAP. XXIV. ThatAthanasius, passing throughJerusalem in his return toAlexandria, was received into Com∣munion byMaximus, and convened a Synod of Bishops which confirmed theNicene Faith. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning the TyrantsMagnentius andVetranio. -
CHAP. XXVI. How, after the death of [Constans ] the Western Emperour,Paulus andAthanasius were Ejected out of their own Sees again. And, thatPaulus, after his being carried into banishment, was slain. ButAthanasius made his escape by flight. -
CHAP. XXVII. ThatMacedonius, having got possession of the See [ofConstantinople, ] did much mischief to those that in opinion dissented from him. -
CHAP. XXVIII. Concerning what was done atAlexandria byGeor∣gius theArian; fromAthanasius 's own re∣lation. -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningPhotinus the Arch-Heretick. -
CHAP. XXX. Concerning the [forms of the] Creed published atSirmium, in the presence of the EmperourConstantius. -
CHAP. XXXI. ConcerningHosius Bishop ofCorduba. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning the overthrow ofMagnentius the Tyrant. -
CHAP. XXXIII. Concerning theJews inhabitingDio-Caesarea inPalestine. -
CHAP. XXXIV. ConcerningGallus Caesar. -
CHAP. XXXV. ConcerningAëtius theSyrian, Eunomius 's Ma∣ster. -
CHAP. XXXVI. Concerning the Synod atMillaine. -
CHAP. XXXVII. Concerning the Synod atAriminum, and concer∣ning the [Draught of the] Creed which was published there. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning the Cruelty ofMacedonius, and the Tumults by him raised. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Concerning the Synod atSeleucia [a city] ofIsauria. -
CHAP. XL. ThatAcacius [Bishop] ofCaesarea dictated another Draught of the Creed, in the Synod atSeleucia. -
CHAP. XLI. That, upon the Emperours return from the Western parts, theAcacians were convened in the City ofConstantinople, and firmed theAriminum Creed, making some additions to it. -
CHAP. XLII. That uponMacedonius 's being deposed,Eudoxius obtained the Bishoprick ofConstantinople. -
CHAP. XLIII. ConcerningEustathius Bishop ofSebastia. -
CHAP. XLIV. ConcerningMeletius Bishop ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XLV. ConcerningMacedonius 's Heresie. -
CHAP. XLVI. Concerning theApollinaristae, and their Heresie. -
CHAP. XLVII. Concerning the death of the EmperourConstantius.
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THE THIRD BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. -
CHAP. I. ConcerningJulianus, his Extract, and Education. And how, upon his being made Emperour, he revolted toGentilism. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Sedition which hapned atAlex∣andria, and after what mannerGeorgius was slain. -
CHAP. III. That the Emperour incensed atGeorgius's murder, sharply rebuked theAlexandrians by his Letter. -
CHAP. IV. How, uponGeorgius's being murdered,Athanasius returned toAlexandria, and recovered his own Church. -
CHAP. V. ConcerningLucifer, andEusebius. -
CHAP. VI. HowLucifer arriving atAntioch, OrdainedPau∣linus. -
CHAP. VII. HowEusebius andAthanasius accorded together, and assembled a Synod of Bishops atAlex∣andria, wherein they expensly declared, that the Trinity isConsubstantial. -
CHAP. VIII. [Some passages quoted] outof Athanasius's Apo∣logetick concerning his own Flight. -
CHAP. IX. How (after the Synod atAlexandria [made up] of those who asserted theHomoousian Faith,)Euse∣bius, returning toAntioch, found theCatholicks disagreeing there upon account ofPaulinus's Or∣dination; and being unable to bring them to an agreement, he departed from thence. -
CHAP. X. ConcerningHilarius Bishop ofPoictiers. -
CHAP. XI. How the EmperourJulianus exacted money from theChristians. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningMaris Bishop ofChalcedon. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the tumult raised by theHeathens against theChristians. -
CHAP. XIV. ConcerningAthanasius's Flight. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning those who in the Reign ofJulianus suf∣fered Martyrdom atMerus a City ofPhrygia. -
CHAP. XVI. How (when the Emperour prohibited theChri∣stians from being educated in theGrecian Li∣terature,) the twoApollinaris's betook them∣selves to writing of Books. -
CHAP. XVII. How the Emperour, making preparations for an expedition against thePersians, arrived atAn∣tioch: and being derided by theAntiochians, he [published] an Oration [against them] en∣titledMisop g n. -
CHAP. XVIII. How, when the Emperour was desirous to consult the Oracle, theDaemon gave no answer, being afraid ofBabylas the Martyr. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning the Emperours wrath, and concerningTheodorus the Confessour. -
CHAP. XX. How the Emperour perswaded theJews to sacri∣fice, and concerning the utter destruction ofJerusalem. -
CHAP. XXI. Concerning the Emperours inroad intoPersia, and concerning his Death. -
CHAP. XXII. ConcerningJovianus's being Proclaimed Empe∣rour. -
CHAP. XXIII. A confutation of whatLibanius theSophista has said concerningJulianus. -
CHAP. XXIV. That the Bishops flockt from all places toJovianus, every one of them hoping they should induce him to embrace their own Creed. -
CHAP. XXV. That theMacedonians andAcacians, meeting to∣gether atAntioch, confirmed theNicene Creed. -
CHAP. XXVI. Concerning the Death of the EmperourJovianus.
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THE FOURTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. -
CHAP. I. That, afterJovianus's death,Valentinianus is Pro∣claimed Emperour, who made his BrotherValens his Colleague in the Empire. And, thatValen∣tinianus was aCatholick, butValens anA∣rian. -
CHAP. II. ThatValentinianus went into the Western parts [of the Empire,] andValens resided atCon∣stantinople, who, upon theMacedonians ad∣dress to him that a Synod might be convened, granted their request. And that he persecu∣ted theHomoousians. -
CHAP. III. That, whilstValens Persecuted those who em∣braced theHomoöusian opinion in the East, there arose a Tyrant atConstantinople, [by name]Procopius. And that at the same time an Earthquake hapned, and an inundation of the Sea, which ruined many Cities. -
CHAP. IV. That there being a disturbance in theSecular as well as theEcclesiastick State of affairs, theMa∣cedonians, having convened a Synod atLamp∣sacus, did again confirm theAntiochian Creed, andAnathematized that [published] atAri∣minum, and did again ratifie the deposition ofAcacius andEudoxius. -
CHAP. V. That, an engagement hapning about a City ofPhry∣gia between the Emperour [Valens ] and the TyrantProcopius, the Emperour took the Ty∣rant by the treachery of his Commanders, and put him and them to death, by insticting new and unusual punishments upon them. -
CHAP. VI. That, after the death of the Tyrant, the Emperour forced those who had been present at the Synod, and all theChristians, to embraceArius's Opinion. -
CHAP. VII. ThatEunomius, having ejectedEleusius theMa∣cedonian, was made Bishop ofCyzicum. And concerningEunomius's original, and that ha∣ving beenAmanuensis toAëtius [sirnamed] Atheus, he imitated him. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the Oracle, which was found cut upon a stone, when the Wall ofChalcedon was de∣molished by reason of the EmperourValens's an∣ger. -
CHAP. IX. That the EmperourValens Persecuted theNo∣vatians also, who (in like manner as did theCatholicks ) embraced theHomoöusian Faith. -
CHAP. X. That the EmperourValentinianus begat a son, who bore his Fathers name [to wit,Valenti∣nianus; ] he having begat [his son]Gratia∣nus before his being created Emperour. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning a hail of an unusual bigness which fell from heaven, and concerning the Earthquakes inBithynia, and theHellespont. -
CHAP. XII. That those who embracedMacedonius's Opinion, being reduced into streights by reason of the Emperours violence towards them, sent an Em∣bassage toLiberius [Bishop] ofRome, and subscribed to theHomoöusian Creed. -
CHAP. XIII. HowEunomius separated himself fromEudoxius, because he adhered to [his Master]Aëtius. And that (a disturbance being raised atAlex∣andria byEudoxius's means,)Athanasius fled again. And that (when the Populace were tumultuous hereupon,) the Emperour being a∣fraid, by his Letters pacified theAlexandrians, and ordered thatAthanasius should be put into quiet possession of his Church again. -
CHAP. XIV. That after the death ofEudoxius atConstantino∣ple, theArians OrdainedDemophilus; but theOrthodox, by [the assistance of]Eustathius ofAntioch, [made]Evagrius [Bishop ofConstantinople. ] -
CHAP. XV. That when the Emperour had banishedEvagrius andEustathius, theArians sorely oppressed and afflicted theHomoöusians. -
CHAP. XVI. Concerning the holy Presbyters who were burnt in a Ship, and concerning the Famine, which by the wrath of God hapned inPhrygia upon that account. -
CHAP. XVII. That the Emperour, arriving atAntioch, did again Persecute those that Embraced theHomoöusian Opinion. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning what was done atEdessa, and the re∣proachfull affront put upon thePraefect, and con∣cerning the Faith, couragiousness, and constancy of those Citizens; and concerning a pious woman. -
CHAP. XIX. That the EmperourValens slew many persons, the first letter of whose name wasTheta, upon ac∣count of a certainNecromantick- divination, whereby that was foretold. -
CHAP. XX. ConcerningAthanasius's death, and the promotion ofPeter [to his See.] -
CHAP. XXI. That afterAthanasius's death, theArians by the EmperourValens's Order, delivered up the Churches inAlexandria toLucius who had been Ordained by them before, and committedPeter to Prison. -
CHAP. XXII. ThatSabinus theMacedonian Heretick has made no mention of those many mischiefs which hap∣pened atLucius's installment. But they are re∣corded in a Letter written byPeter; who made his escape, and fled toDamasus [Bishop] ofRome. But theArians andLucius were the Authours of many mischievous practises and cruelties against those holy persons who led aMo∣nastick life in the Solitudes. -
CHAP. XXIII. A Catalogue of the holy Monks [who lived] in the Desart. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning those holy Monks who were ex∣iled; how God (by the Miracles they performed) attracted all persons to him∣self. -
CHAP. XXV. ConcerningDidymus, a blind man. -
CHAP. XXVI. ConcerningBasilius ofCaesarea, andGregorius ofNazianzum. -
CHAP. XXVII. ConcerningGregorius Thaumaturgus. -
CHAP. XXVIII. ConcerningNovatus, and those from him termedNovatians. And, that thoseNovatians who inhabitedPhrygia, altered [the time of cele∣brating] the Festival ofEaster, and kept it on the same day theJews did. -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningDamasus Bishop ofRome, andUrsinus. How, a Disturbance and Sedition hapning inRome upon their account, there followed a great slaughter of men. -
CHAP. XXX. How (after the death ofAuxentius Bishop ofMillain, ) a Sedition hapning on account of the Election of a Prelate to succeed in that Sea;Ambrosius, President of the Province, going with a Military Force to appease the tumult, was by a general suffrage (the EmperourVa∣len having given his consent also) pre∣ferred before all persons, and Elected▪ Bishop of that Church.inianus -
CHAP. XXXI. ConcerningValentinianus 's death. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning the PhilosopherThemistius. And, thatValens, appeased by the Oration he spake to him, did in some measure mitigate his Persecution a∣gainst theChristians. -
CHAP. XXXIII. How theGoths, under the Reign ofValens, em∣braced Christianity. -
CHAP. XXXIV. That theGoths vanquished by otherBarbarians, fled into the Territories of theRomans, and were received by the Emperour. Which [re∣ception of theirs] was the occasion, both of the destruction of theRoman Empire, and also of the Emperours own overthrow. -
CHAP. XXXV. That the Emperour, by reason of his care and sol∣licitude about a War with theGoths, remitted something of his Persecution against theChri∣stians. -
CHAP. XXXVI. That theSaracens also at that time embraced the Faith of Christ, (a woman, by nameMavia, be∣ing their Queen,) and took oneMoses, a pious and faithfull person that led a Monastick life, to be their Bishop. -
CHAP. XXXVII. That afterValens's departure fromAntioch theOr∣thodox in theEast (more especially those atAlexandria ) took courage; and having ejectedLucius, restored the Churches again toPeter, [who was returned] fortified with the Letters ofDamasus Bishop ofRome. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. That the Emperour arriving at the CityConstan∣tinople, and being reproach't by the people upon account of theGoths, marches out of the City against theBarbarians. And coming to an in∣gagement with them nearAdrianople, a City ofMacedonia, is slain by them; after he had lived fifty years, and Reigned sixteen.
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THE FIFTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. How (after the death ofValens, ) when theGoths laid Siege toConstantinople, the Citizens sallied out of the City against them, having thoseSara∣cens who were underMavia's Command, to be their Auxiliaries. -
CHAP. II. That the EmperourGratianus, having recalled the Orthodox Bishops from their Exile, drove the Hereticks out of the Churches, and tookTheo∣dosius to be his Colleague in the Empire. -
CHAP. III. What Bishops were in possession of the Presidency over the greater Churches at that time. -
CHAP. IV. How theMacedoniani, who had sent an Embassy toDamasus [Bishop] ofRome in defence of theHomoöusian Creed, returned again to their old Heresie. -
CHAP. V. Concerning what hapned at that time atAntioch, uponPaulinus's, andMelitius's account. -
CHAP. VI. ThatGregorius ofNazianzum was by a gene∣ral suffrage of the Orthodox constituted Bishop of theConstantinopolitan Church; at which time the EmperourTheodosius (after his Victory over theBarbarians, ) fell sick atThes∣salonica, and was Baptized byAscholius the Bishop. -
CHAP. VII. That whenGregorius was come toConstantinople, and some Bishops murmured at his Translation; he refused the presidency over the Church. And, the Emperour ordersDemophilus theArian Bishop, either to give his assent to theHomo∣öusian Faith, or else to go out of the City; which latter he chose rather to do. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the hundred and fifty Bishops convened atConstantinople, and concerning the deter∣minations made by them, after they had Or∣dainedNectarius in that City. -
CHAP. IX. That the EmperourTheodosius [ordered] the body ofPaulus Bishop ofConstantinople to be honourably translated from [the place of his] Exile. At which time alsoMeletius [Bishop] ofAntioch departed this life. -
CHAP. X. That the Emperour ordered a Synod of all the Sects to be convened, at which timeArcadius his son was proclaimedAugustus; and that theNova∣tians (who as to their faith embraced the same sentiments with theHomoöusians ) were the only persons that had permission to hold their assemblies within the City. But the other Hereticks were forced from thence. -
CHAP. XI. ConcerningMaximus theTyrant, how he slewGratianus by treachery: at which time alsoJustina the mother ofValentinianus Junior, desisted, though unwillingly, from her design againstAmbrosius Bishop ofMillain, for fear ofMaximus. -
CHAP. XII. That the EmperourTheodosius having provided a numerous Army againstMaximus, (at which timeFlaccilla bore him his SonHonorius; ) lestArcadius atConstantinople▪ but went him∣self toMillain, where he came to an Engagement with the Tyrant. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning▪ the disturbance raised atConstanti∣nople by theArians. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the EmperourTheodosius's Victory, and the Tyrant's overthrow. -
CHAP. XV. ConcerningFlavianus ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XVI. Concerning the demolishment of the Idol Temples atAlexandria; and concerning the Fight be∣twixt thePagans andChristians, which hap∣ned on that account. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning theHieroglyphical Letters found in the Temple ofSerapis. -
CHAP. XVIII. That the EmperourTheodosius, during his stay inRome, did a great deal of good to that City, both by demolishing those Receptacles for Thieves in theBake-houses, and also [by prohibiting] the obscene [use] of Bells in the Stews. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning thePenitentiary Presbyters, how [these Officers in the Church] were at that time put down. -
CHAP. XX. That there were [at that time] many Schisms amongst theArians, and other Hereticks. -
CHAP. XXI. That theNovatians also disagreed amongst them∣selves. -
CHAP. XXII. ThisHistorian's Sentiment concerning the disa∣greements which appear in some places, in re∣lation to the Feast ofEaster, Baptisms, Fasts, Marriages, the order of celebrating the Eu∣charist, and other Ecclesiastick Rites and Ob∣servances. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning theArians atConstantinople, who were also termed thePsathyriani. -
CHAP. XXIV. That theEunomians also raised Factions amongst themselves, which had various denominations given them derived from the names of their first Founders. -
CHAP. XXV. ConcerningEugenius's Tyranny, and the death ofValentinianus Junior; also, concerning the EmperourTheodosius's Victory over the Ty∣rant. -
CHAP. XXVI. How the Emperour falling ill after his Victory, sent for his SonHonorius toMillain; and thinking himself somewhat recovered from his distemper, [he ordered] thatCirque-Sports should be exhibited, on which very day he dyed.
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THE SIXTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. - The PREFACE.
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CHAP. I. That after the death of the EmperourTheodosius, when his Sons had divided the Empire [be∣tween them,] andArcadius had met the Army returning fromItaly, after some short stay there;Rufinus thePraefectus Praetorio was killed by the Souldiers at the Emperours feet. -
CHAP. II. ConcerningNectarius's death, and the Ordination ofJohannes. -
CHAP. III. Concerning the Descent and Education ofJohannes Bishop ofConstantinople. -
CHAP. IV. ConcerningSerapion the Deacon, and how by his instigationJohannes became offended with, and an enemy to his Clergy. -
CHAP. V. ThatJohannes differed not only with the Clergy, but with the Magistracy also. And concerningEutropius theEunuch. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning the Tyranny ofGaïna theGoth, and the disturbance he raised atConstantinople; and concerning his death. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the Dissention which hapned be∣tweenTheophilus [Bishop] ofAlexandria, and theMonasticks in the Solitude. And howTheophilus Anathematized Origen's Books. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the Prayers of theNocturnall Hymns [sung] by theArians andHomoöusians; and concerning the ingagement which hapned be∣tween them: and that the singing ofHymns in parts, wherein one sang one verse, another another, had its originall fromIgnatius So the holy Mar∣tyr The∣ophorus.Igna∣tius is usually stiled. This term is differently accented in the Greek, which makes its import different also. For if it be written, it denotes a Divine person, one whose soul is full of God. If it be, its import is passive, and implies one born or carried by God. We are told by many Learned men, thatIgnatius had this title from our Saviours taking him up in his arms. For, he was that very child (they say) whom our Saviour (Mar. 9. 36.)took up, and set in the midst of his disciples. Others, on the contrary, affirm this story to be groundless and uncertain. See Dr Cave's Life of Ignatius. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning those termedThe long Monks, and howTheophilus having conceived an implaca∣ble hatred againstJohannes upon their ac∣count, made it his business to get him deposed [from his Bishoprick] -
CHAP. X. ThatEpiphanius [Bishop] ofCyprus being also led away byTheophilus's frauds, convened a Synod of Bishops inCyprus, to determine a∣gainstOrigen's Writings, and reprovedJohan∣nes for readingOrigen's Books. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning the [two ] Syrian [Bishops]Seve∣rianus andAntiochus, how, and for what rea∣sons they disagreed withJohannes. -
CHAP. XII. ThatEpiphanius coming toConstantinople, held Assemblies, and performed Ordinations contra∣ry toJohannes's mind; that he might gratifieTheophilus. -
CHAP. XIII. What this Writer can say in defence ofOrigen. -
CHAP. XIV. HowJohannes (having invitedEpiphanius to come to [his Pallace] and he refusing, and con∣tinuing his holding of separate Assemblies in the Church ofthe▪ Apostles, ) admonished and re∣proved him, because he did many things contra∣ry to theCanons. Wherat Epiphanius was terrified, and returned into his own Country. -
CHAP. XV. How afterEpiphanius's departure,Johannes made an Oration against women, and upon that ac∣count (by the care of the Emperour, and Em∣press,) a Synod was convened against him atChalcedon, and he is ejected out of his Church. -
CHAP. XVI. That the people being tumultuous because ofJo∣hannes's banishment,Briso the Empresse's Eu∣nuch, was sent to bring him back again toConstantinople. -
CHAP. XVII. That uponTheophilus's desiring to discussHe∣raclides's case then absent, andJohannes's refusing to permit him; an engagement hap∣ned between theConstantinopolitans andA∣lexandrians, wherein many were slain [on both sides.] At whichTheophilus and some other of the Bishops were terrified, and fled from the City. -
CHAP. XVIII. ConcerningEudoxia's Silver Statue, and howJo∣hannes was ejected out of his Church again on account of that, and conveyed into banishment. -
CHAP. XIX. ConcerningArsacius, who was OrdainedJohan∣nes's successour, and concerningCyrinus [Bi∣shop] ofChalcedon. -
CHAP. XX. How, afterArsacius, Atticus obtained theCon∣stantinopolitan See. -
CHAP. XXI. ConcerningJohannes's departure to the Lord in exile. -
CHAP. XXII. ConcerningSisinnius Bishop of theNovatianists, what expressions he is said to have used in his discourses withJohannes. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning the death of the EmperourArcadius.
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CHAP. I. That after the EmperourArcadius's death, (who left his SonTheodosius, then eight years old;)Anthemius thePraefect had the chief manage∣ment of affairs in the Empire. -
CHAP. II. ConcerningAtticus Bishop ofConstantinople, what manner of person he was as to his temper and dis∣position. -
CHAP. III. ConcerningTheodosius andAgapetus Bishops ofSynnada. -
CHAP. IV. Concerning theParalyticall Jew, who was cured byAtticus the Bishop in divine Baptism. -
CHAP. V. HowSabbatius, who from being aJew had been made a Presbyter of theNovatianists, deserted those of his own opinion. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning those who at that time were the Ring∣leaders of theArian Opinion. -
CHAP. VII. HowCyrillus succeededTheophilus Bishop ofA∣lexandria. -
CHAP. VIII. ConcerningMaruthas Bishop ofMesopotamia, and how theChristian Religion was by him propaga∣ted inPersia. -
CHAP. IX. Who were Bishops ofAntioch andRome at this time. -
CHAP. X. ThatRome became subject to theBarbarians at that time, and was destroyed byAlarichus. -
CHAP. XI. Concerning the Bishops ofRome. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningChrysanthus Bishop of theNovatianists atConstantinople. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the Fight which hapned atAlexandria between theChristians andJews, and concer∣ningCyrillus the Bishops difference withOrestes thePraefect. -
CHAP. XIV. That the Monks ofNitria came down toAlex∣andria in defence ofCyrillus, and raised a Sedition againstOrestes thePraefect. -
CHAP. XV. ConcerningHypatla the Philosopheress. -
CHAP. XVI. That theJews entring upon another War against theChristians, were punished. -
CHAP. XVII. ConcerningPaulus Bishop of theNovatianists, and concerning the Miracle done by him, when he was about to have baptized aJewish Impostour. -
CHAP. XVIII. How, after the death ofIsdigerdes thePersian King, the League between theRomans andPersians was broken, and a bloudy War hapned, wherein thePersians were worsted. -
CHAP. XIX. ConcerningPalladius theCourier. -
CHAP. XX. How thePersians had another severe overthrow given them by theRomans. -
CHAP. XXI. After what mannerAcacius Bishop ofAmida, be∣haved himself towards thePersian captives. -
CHAP. XXII. Concerning the excellencies, wherewith the Em∣perourTheodosius Junior was endowed. -
CHAP. XXIII. ConcerningJohannes who Tyrannized atRome, af∣terHonorius the Emperour's death. And how God mollified, byTheodosius's prayers, delive∣red him into the hands of theRoman Army. -
CHAP. XXIV. That, after the slaughter ofJohannes the Tyrant,Theodosius the Emperour proclaimedValen∣tinianus (the Son ofConstantius, and of his AuntPlacidia, ) Emperour ofRome. -
CHAP. XXV. ConcerningAtticus's Government of the Churches; and that he orderedJohannes's name to be writ∣ten into theDypticks of the Church; and that he foreknew his own death. -
CHAP. XXVI. ConcerningSisinnius, Atticus's successour in theConstantinopolitane Bishoprick. -
CHAP. XXVII. ConcerningPhilippus the Presbyter, who was born atSide. -
CHAP. XXVIII. ThatSisinnius ordainedProclus Bishop ofCyzi∣cum: but the Inhabitants of that City would not admit him [to be their Bishop.] -
CHAP. XXIX. That afterSisinnius's death, [the Emperours] sent forNestorius fromAntioch, and made him Bishop ofConstantinople; who quickly discovered his own temper and disposition: -
CHAP. XXX. After what manner theBurgundions embraced theChristian Religion, in the Reign ofTheodosius Junior. -
CHAP. XXXI. With what miseries theMacedoniani were afflicted byNestorius. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning thePresbyter Anastasius, by whomNestorius was perverted to Impiety. -
CHAP. XXXIII. Concerning the horrid wickedness commited upon the Altar of the Great Church by the fugitive servants. -
CHAP. XXXIV. Concerning the former Synod atEphesus convened againstNestorius. -
CHAP. XXXV. How, afterNestorius's Deposition, when some were desirous of placingProclus in the Episcopall Chair, other Bishops electedMaximianus Bi∣shop ofConstantinople. -
CHAP. XXXVI. Instances, whereby this Writer does (as he suppo∣ses) evince, that a Translation from one See to another is not prohibited. -
CHAP. XXXVII. ConcerningSilvanus, who was translated fromPhilippopolis toTroas. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning theJews inCreet, how, many of them turnedChristians at that time. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Concerning the Fire which hapned in the Church of theNovatianists. -
CHAP. XL. ThatProclus succeededMaximianus the Bishop. -
CHAP. XLI. ConcerningProclus the Bishop what manner of man he was. -
CHAP. XLII. That thisWriter spends many words in praise of the EmperourTheodosius Junior's probity. -
CHAP. XLIII. How great calamities thoseBarbarians underwent, who had been the TyrantJohannes's Auxi∣liaries. -
CHAP. XLIV. That the EmperourValentinianus Junior marriedEudoxia the daughter ofTheodosius. -
CHAP. XLV. ThatProclus the Bishop perswaded the Emperour to translate the Body ofJohannes from the place of his Exile [where it had been bu∣ried,] toConstantinople, and to deposite it in the Church ofThe Apostles. -
CHAP. XLVI. Concerning the death ofPaulus Bishop of theNovatianists, and concerningMarcianus who was his successour. -
CHAP. XLVII. That the EmperourTheodosius sent his WifeEu∣docia toJerusalem. -
CHAP. XLVIII. ConcerningThalassius Bishop ofCaesarea inCap∣padocia.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EVAGRIVS SCHOLASTICVS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
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CHAP. I. That, after the destruction of the impiousJulian, when the Heresies had been a little quieted, the Devil afterwards disturbed the Faith again. -
CHAP. II. HowNestorius was detected by his discipleAna∣stasius, who inhis Sermon, termed the Holy Mother of God, notTheotocos, butChri∣stotocos: for which reason[Nestorius] was pronounced an Heretick. -
CHAP. III. WhatCyrillus the Great wrote toNestorius, and how thethird Synod at Ephesus was convened, to whichJohannes [Bishop] ofAntioch andTheodoret came late. -
CHAP. IV. HowNestorius was deposed by the Synod, before the arrivall of [the Bishop of]Antioch. -
CHAP. V. ThatJohannes [Bishop] ofAntioch, coming [toEphesus ] after five days, deposesCy∣rillus [Bishop] ofAlexandria, andMemnon [Bishop] ofEphesus; whom the Synod pro∣nounced innocent soon after, and deposedJo∣hannes and his party. And how, by [the in∣terposition of] the EmperourTheodosius, Cy∣rillus andJohannes were reconciled, and con∣firmedNestorius's deposition. -
CHAP. VI. ConcerningPaulus [Bishop] ofEmisa's▪ jour∣ney toAlexandria, andCyrillus's commen∣dation [ofJohannes ] on account of [his] Letter. -
CHAP. VII. What the impiousNestorius writes concerning his own sufferings; and how, his tongue having at last been eaten out with worms, he ended his life atOasis. -
CHAP. VIII. How, afterNestorius, Maximianus, and after himProclus, thenFlavianus, were made [Bishops ofConstagtinople. ] -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the unfortunateEutyches, and how he was deposed byFlavianus [Bishop] ofConstantinople; and concerning the second (to wit, that theevish) Synod atE∣phesus. -
CHAP. X. What was transacted byDioscorus andChrysa∣phius [at] the absurd Synod atEphesus. -
CHAP. XI. ThisWriters Apology in defence of the variety [of opinions] amongst us[Christians,] and his Derision of thePagan Tries. -
CHAP. XII. In what manner the EmperourTheodosius [pro∣secuted and] expelled the Heresie ofNe∣storius. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning SaintSymeon theStylite. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the Star which appears frequently in thePiazza about the Pillar of SaintSymeon, whichthis Writer and others have seen: and concerning the sameSaint's Head. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning SaintIsidorus Pelusiota, andSynesius Bishop ofCyrenae. -
CHAP. XVI. How the DivineIgnatius, having been removed fromRome, was deposited atAntioch. -
CHAP. XVII. ConcerningAttila King of theScythae; and how he destroyed the Provinces of theEast andWest. And concerning the strange Earth∣quake and other dreadfull prodigies which hap∣ned in the world. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning the [publick] Buildings inAntioch, and who they were that erected them. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning the severall Wars, which hapned both inItaly, andPersia, during the Reign ofTheo∣dosius. -
CHAP. XX. Concerning the EmpressEudocia, and her daughterEudoxia; and how[Eudocia] came toAn∣tioch, and [went] toJerusalem. -
CHAP. XXI. ThatEudocia did [many] good actions aboutJerusalem; and concerning the different Life and Conversation of theMonks inPalestine. -
CHAP. XXII. What [structures] the EmpressEudocia built inPalestine, and concerning the Church of theProto-Martyr Stephen, within which she was piously buried: moreover, concerning the death of the EmperourTheodosius.
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THE SECOND BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EVAGRIUS SCHOLASTICUS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
CHAP. I. Concerning the EmperourMarcianus, and what signes preceded, declaring he should be Em∣perour. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Synod atChalcedon, and what was the Occasion of its being convened. -
CHAP. III. A description of the Great MartyrEuphemia 's Church, which is in [the City]Chalcedon: and a Narrative of the Miracles performed therein. -
CHAP. IV. Concerning those things which were agitated and established in the Synod; and howDioscorus [Bishop] ofAlexandria was deposed; but,Theodoret, Ibas, and some others were re∣stored. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the Sedition which hapned atAlexan∣dria, on account ofProterius's Ordination; like∣wise, [concerning what hapned] atJerusalem. -
CHAP. VI. Concerning the Drought which hapned, and the Famine and the Pestilence: and how in some places the Earth in a wonder∣full manner brought forth fruits of its own accord. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning the Murder ofValentinianus, and the taking ofRome; and concerning those other Emperours who governedRome [afterValen∣tinianus's death.] -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the doath ofMarcianus, and the Em∣pire ofLeo. And how, the Hereticks ofAlex∣andria slewProterius, and gave that Arch-Bi∣shoprick toTimotheus Aelurus. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the EmperourLeo's Circular Letters. -
CHAP. X. Concerning those things which the Bishops andSymeones theStylite wrote in answer [to the EmperourLeo's Circular Letters. ] -
CHAP. XI. Concerning the Banishment ofTimotheus Aelurus, and the Ordination ofTimotheus Salophacio∣lus; and concerningGennadius andAcacius [Bishops] ofConstantinople. -
CHAP. XII. Concerning the Earthquake which hapned atAn∣tioch, Three hundred fourty and seven years after that [which had hapned] in the times ofTrajane. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the Fire which [hapned] atCon∣stantinople. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the universall Calamities. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning the Marriage ofZeno andAriadne. -
CHAP. XVI. ConcerningAnthemius Emperour ofRome, and those Emperours who succeeded him. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the Death ofLeo, and the Empire ofLeo Junior, and also concerningZeno his Fa∣ther. -
CHAP. XVIII. An Epitome of the
Acts at theSynod ofChal∣cedon, set at the end of the Second Book.
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THE THIRD BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EVAGRIUS SCHOLASTICUS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
CHAP. I. ConcerningZeno's Empire, and concerning his Life. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Incursions of theBarbarians, both in theEast, and in theWest. -
CHAP. III. ConcerningBasiliscus's Tyranny, andZeno's Flight. -
CHAP. IV. ThatBasiliscus recalledTimotheus Aelurus, and▪ induced thereto by him, senthis Circular Let∣ters to all places, in order to the abrogating of theChalcedon-Synod. -
CHAP. V. Concerning those persons who consented toBasi∣liscus's Circular Letters, and rejected the Sy∣nod [ofChalcedon. ] -
CHAP. VI. ThatTimotheus Aelurus recovered the [Bi∣shoprick] ofAlexandria, and having resto∣red the priviledge of aPatriarchate to the [Church] ofEphesus, Anathematized theChalcedon-Synod. -
CHAP. VII. That the Monks having raised a Sedition by the perswasion ofAcacius, Basiliscus was put in∣to a fear, and wrote and promulgedCir∣cular Letters contrary to those he had publi∣shed before. -
CHAP. VIII. ConcerningZeno's Return. -
CHAP. IX. That afterBasiliscus's death, the Bishops ofAsia, that they might appeaseAcacius, sent him aPeni∣tentiary-Libell, [craving pardon] for their offence in rejecting theSynod ofChalcedon. -
CHAP. X. Concerning those who governed the Bishoprick ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XI. That the EmperourZeno took a resolution of per∣secutingAelurus: but by reason of his age he had compassion on him and let him alone. And how afterAelurus's death,Petrus Mongus was ordained by theAlexandrians. ButTimo∣theus, Proterius's successour, by the order of the Emperour, obtained the Chair of theA∣lexandrians. -
CHAP. XII. ConcerningJohannes who obtained the Presidency over theAlexandrian Church afterTimotheus, and howZeno outed him in regard he had forsworn himself, and restored the Chair ofA∣lexandria toPetrus Mongus. -
CHAP. XIII. ThatPetrus Mongus embracedZeno's Henoticon, and joyned himself to theProterians. - CHAP. XIV. Zeno's Henoticon.
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CHAP. XV. ThatJohannes [Bishop] ofAlexandria coming toRome, perswadesSimplicius to write toZeno concerning what had hapned; [and what]Zeno [wrote back in answer to him.] -
CHAP. XVI. ConcerningCalendion [Bishop] ofAntioch, and that he was condemned to be banished on account of the friendship he was suspected [to have held] withIllus andLeontius; also, thatPetrus Fullo entred into an Union withMongus, and with the [Bishops] ofCon∣stantinople andJerusalem. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning those things written byPetrus toA∣cacius who had embraced theChalcedon-Synod. -
CHAP. XVIII. In what mannerJohannes [Bishop] ofAlexan∣dria perswadesFelix Pope ofRome, to send a Deposition toAcacius [Bishop] ofConstan∣tinople. -
CHAP. XIX. ConcerningCyrillus Governour of theMonastery of theAcoemeti, how he sent some persons toFelix atRome, inciting him to revenge what had been committed against the Faith. -
CHAP. XX. Concerning whatFelix wrote toZeno, andZeno toFelix. -
CHAP. XXI. ThatSymeones a Monk belonging to theMona∣stery of theAoemeti went toRome, and ac∣cused those Bishops sent from theRomans toConstantinople as having held Communion with Hereticks; and, that theseLegates, and those persons who held Communion withPetrus, were deposed by theRomans. -
CHAP. XXII. Concerning the disturbances atAlexandria, and in severall [other] places, on account of the Synod atChalcedon. -
CHAP. XXIII. ConcerningFravita andEuphemius [Bishops] ofConstantinople; and concerningAthanasius andJohannes [Bishops] ofAlexandria: also concerningPalladius andFlavianus [Pre∣lates] ofAntioch; and concerning some other persons. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the slaughter ofArmatus, who was kinsman to the EmpressVerina. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning the Rebellion ofTheodoricus theScythian; and concerning the same person's death. -
CHAP. XXVI. ConcerningMarcianus's Insurrection, and what hapned in Relation to him. -
CHAP. XXVII. Concerning the Tyranny ofIllus andLeontius. -
CHAP. XXVIII. ConcerningMammianus, and the Structures [built by] him. -
CHAP. XXIX. ConcerningZeno's Death, and the ProclaimingAnastasius Emperour. -
CHAP. XXX. Concerning the EmperourAnastasius; and how, because he would not innovate any thing in relation to the Ecclesiastick Constitution, the Churches over the whole world were filled with infinite disturbances: and many of the Bishops for that reason were ejected. -
CHAP. XXXI. The Letter of the Monks ofPalestine toAl∣cison concerningXenaias and some other per∣sons. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning the Expulsion ofMacedonius [Bi∣shop] ofConstantinople, and ofFlavianus [Bishop] ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XXXIII. ConcerningSeverus Bishop ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XXXIV. Concerning the [Libell of] Deposition sent to the sameSeverus byCosmas andSeverianus. -
CHAP. XXXV. Concerning the destruction of theJsaurian Tyrants. -
CHAP. XXXVI. Concerning theSaracens, that they made a Peace with theRomans. -
CHAP. XXXVII. Concerning the Siege ofAmida, and the building of [the City]Daras. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning theLong Wall. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Concerning that [Tax ] termed theChrysargy∣rum, and howAnastasius abolished it. -
CHAP. XL. Concerning whatZosimus hath written in relation toThe Chrysargyrum, and about the Em∣perourConstantine. -
CHAP. XLI. AnInvective againstZosimus, on account of the Reproaches and Calumnies he has cast uponConstantine andthe Christians. -
CHAP. XLII. ConcerningThe Chrysotelia. -
CHAP. XLIII. Concerning the Tyranny ofVitalianus. -
CHAP. XLIV. ThatAnastasius being desirous to add these words,Who hast been Crucified on our account, to the Hymn [termed]The Trisagium, a Sedition and disturbance hapned amongst the people. Which [Anastasius ] fearing, made use of dissimulation, and soon altered the minds of the people. And concerning the death ofA∣nastasius.
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THE FOURTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EVAGRIUS SCHOLASTICUS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
CHAP. I. Concerning the Empire ofJustinus Senior. -
CHAP. II. Concerning theEunuch Amantius, andTheocri∣tus, and in what mannerJustinus put these persons to death. -
CHAP. III. In what mannerJustinus slewVitalianus by trea∣chery. -
CHAP. IV. How [Justinus ] having EjectedSeverus, putPaulus into his place: and, that some little time after,Euphrasius obtained the See ofAn∣tioch. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the Fires which hapned atAntioch, and the Earthquakes; whereinEuphrasius was buried, and ended his life. -
CHAP. VI. ConcerningEphraemius who succeededEuphra∣sius. -
CHAP. VII. ConcerningZosimas andJohannes who were Wor∣kers of Miracles. -
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the Universall Calamities. -
CHAP. IX. HowJustinus whilst he was yet living, tookJu∣stinianus to be his Colleague in the Empire. -
CHAP. X. ThatJustinianus favoured those who embraced theChalcedon Synod. But [his Wife]Theodora was a Lover of the Contrary party. -
CHAP. XI. HowSeverus pervertedAnthimus [Bishop] ofConstantinople, andTheodosius [Bishop] ofAlexandria: which Prelates the Emperour ejected, and put others [into their Sees.] -
CHAP. XII. Out ofthe History ofProcopius Caesariensis, concerningCavades King of thePersians, and his SonChosröes. -
CHAP. XIII. ConcerningAlamundarus andAzarethus; and concerning that Sedition atConstantinople, which had the nameNica given it. -
CHAP. XIV. ConcerningHunericus King of theVandalls, and concerning thoseChristians whose tongues were cut out by him. -
CHAP. XV. ConcerningCabaones theMoor. -
CHAP. XVI. ConcerningBelisarius's Expedition against theVandalls, and their totall overthrow. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the Spoyls which were brought out ofAfrica. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning thosePhoenicians who fled from the face ofJesus the Son ofNave. -
CHAP. XIX. ConcerningTheodoricus theGoth and what hapned atRome under him till the times ofJustinian, and, thatRome was again reduced to a Subjection to theRomans, afterVitiges had fled out of that City. -
CHAP. XX. How those [people] termedThe Eruli turnedChristians in the times ofJustinian. -
CHAP. XXI. ThatBelisarius recovered [the City]Rome, which had been again taken by theGoths. -
CHAP. XXII. That theAbasgi turnedChristians also in those times. -
CHAP. XXIII. That the Inhabitants ofTanais also at that time embraced theChristian Religion; and con∣cerning the Earthquakes which hapned inGreece andAchaia. -
CHAP. XXIV. ConcerningNarses aMaster of the Milice, and his Piety. -
CHAP. XXV. ThatChosroes, Stimulated with Envy at the pros∣perous successes ofJustinian, broke out into a War against theRomans, and ruined manyRoman Cities, amongst which [he destroyed]Antioch The Great also. -
CHAP. XXVI. Concerning the Miracle of the Pretious and Vi∣vifick wood of the Cross, which hapned atA∣pamia. -
CHAP. XXVII. ConcerningChosroes's Expedition againstE∣dessa. -
CHAP. XXVIII. Concerning the Miracle which was performed atSergiopolis. -
CHAP. XXIX. Concerning the Pestilentiall Distemper. -
CHAP. XXX. ConcerningJustinian's insatiable Avarice. -
CHAP. XXXI. Concerning the Great Church ofSaint Sophia, and [that] ofThe holy Apostles. -
CHAP. XXXII. Concerning the Emperour [Justinian's ] madness rather than kindness shown towards [the Faction] of theVenetiani. -
CHAP. XXXIII. ConcerningBarsanuphius theAsceta. -
CHAP. XXXIV. Concerning the MonkSymeon, who for Christ's sake [feigned himself] a Fool. -
CHAP. XXXV. Concerning theMonk Thomas, who in like manner feigned himself a Fool. -
CHAP. XXXVI. Concerning thePatriarch Menas, and concerning the Miracle which hapned then to the Boy of a certainHebrew. -
CHAP. XXXVII. Who were Bishops of the Greater Cities at that time. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Concerning theFifth Holy Oecumenicall Synod, and on what account it was convened. -
CHAP. XXXIX. ThatJustinian having forsaken the right Faith, asserted the Body of [our] Lord to be incor∣ruptible. -
CHAP. XL. ConcerningAnastasius Arch-Bishop ofAntioch. -
CHAP. XLI. Concerning the death ofJustinian.
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THE FIFTH BOOK OF THE Ecclesiastical History OF
EVAGRIUS SCHOLASTICUS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
CHAP. I. Concerning the Election of [the Emperour]Ju∣stinus, and concerning his Moralls. -
CHAP. II. Concerning the Murder ofJustinus Kinsman to the EmperourJustinus. -
CHAP. III. Concerning those MiscreantsAddaeus andAethe∣rius. -
CHAP. IV. Concerning the Edict of our Faith, whichJustinus wrote to theChristians in all places. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the Ejection ofAnastasius Bishop ofTheopolis. -
CHAP. VI. That, afterAnastasius, Gregorius was made Bi∣shop, and concerning his disposition. -
CHAP. VII. How those termed thePersarmenii surrendred themselves to theRomans: on which account a War broke out between theRomans andPersians. -
CHAP. VIII. ConcerningMarcianus theMagister Militum, and concerning the Siege ofNisibis. -
CHAP. IX. HowChosroes (after he had sent his GenerallAdaarmanes against theRomans, who afflicted them with many and those severe Losses;) went himself in person toNisibis. -
CHAP. X. Concerning the taking ofApamia andDaras. -
CHAP. XI. That the EmperourJustinus was seized with aFrensie: butTiberius undertook the care of the Republick. -
CHAP. XII. ThatTrajanus having been sent Embassadour toChosroes, repaired the affairs of theRomans. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning the Election ofTiberius to the Em∣pire, and concerning his disposition. -
CHAP. XIV. That the EmperourTiberius raised a vast Army [to be imployed] againstChosroes; [at the head whereof] he sentJustinianus theDux, and drove [Chosroes ] out of theRoman Pale. -
CHAP. XV. ThatChosroes being heavily disquieted at his own overthrow, ended his life: but his SonHormisda undertook the Government of thePersians. -
CHAP. XVI. Who at that time were Bishops of the Greater Churches. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the Earthquake which hapned atAn∣tioch in the times ofTiberius. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning the Insurrection against the ExecrableAnatolius. -
CHAP. XIX. ConcerningMauricius's Generalship, and concer∣ning his Vertues. -
CHAP. XX. HowMauricius vanquishedTamchosroes andAda∣armanes Generalls of thePersians. -
CHAP. XXI. Concerning those Signes which presignifiedMau∣ricius's being made Emperour. -
CHAP. XXII. Concerning the Proclaiming ofMauricius andAu∣gusta. -
CHAP. XXIII. A Computation of the Times fromJustinus Junior, toMauricius. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning theSeries of History, which is preserved till our Times.
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EVAGRIUS SCHOLASTICUS Epiphaniensis, And [one] of the EX-PRAEFECTS.-
CHAP. I. Concerning the Marriage ofMauricius andAugusta. -
CHAP. II. ConcerningAlamundarus theSaracen, and his SonNaamanes. -
CHAP. III. ConcerningJohannes andPhilippicus Masters of the Milice, and the Actions done by them. -
CHAP. IV. ConcerningPriscus's Mastership of the Milice, and what he suffered from the Army who raised a Mutiny against him. -
CHAP. V. ConcerningGermanus's being forced against his will to undertake the Imperial dignity. -
CHAP. VI. How the Emperour sentPhilippicus again, but the Army refused to receive him. -
CHAP. VII. ConcerningGregorius [Bishop] ofAntioch, and the Calumny framed against him; and in what manner he evinced it to be false. -
CHAP. VIII. ThatAntioch suffered again by Earth-quakes. -
CHAP. IX. That theBarbarians taking Courage from the Defection of the Army from the Empe∣rour, set upon them, and were worsted byGer∣manus. -
CHAP. X. Concerning the Emperour's Clemency towards theMutineers. -
CHAP. XI. ThatGregorius [Bishop] ofAntioch was sent to pacifie the Army. -
CHAP. XII. Gregorius'sSpeech to the Army. -
CHAP. XIII. That, afterGregorius's Speech, the Souldiers changed their minds, and received their Ge∣nerallPhilippicus again. -
CHAP. XIV. Concerning the taking ofMartyropolis. -
CHAP. XV. ConcerningComentiolus's Mastership of the Milice, and the taking [the Castle]Oc∣bas. -
CHAP. XVI. Concerning the Murder ofHormisda. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the Flight ofChosroes Junior to us. -
CHAP. XVIII. How the Emperour sentGregorius andDo∣metianus to meetChosroes. -
CHAP. XIX. ThatChosroes recovered the Empire of thePer∣sians, by that assistance given him by theRomans. -
CHAP. XX. That the holy MotherGolanduch lived in those Times. -
CHAP. XXI. Concerning those Sacred Presents, whichChos∣roes sent to the Holy MartyrSergius. -
CHAP. XXII. ConcerningNaamanes theSaracen. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning the Death of SaintSymeon Junior theStylite. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning the Death ofGregorius Bishop ofAntioch, and the Restauration ofAnasta∣sius.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF
EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS CONCERNING THE LIFE OF THE BLESSED EMPEROUR CONSTANTINE .-
The Preface. Concerning the Death ofConstantine. -
CHAP. II. The Preface yet. -
CHAP. III. Concerning God who honoured the Pious Empe∣rours and destroyed the Tyrants. -
CHAP. IV. That God honouredConstantine. -
CHAP. V. That he Reigned upwards of Thirty years, and lived above Sixty. -
CHAP. VI. That he was the Servant of God, and a Van∣quisher of Nations. -
CHAP. VII. [Constantine ] compared withCyrus King of thePersians, and withAlexander theMacedonian. -
CHAP. VIII. That he subdued almost the whole World. -
CHAP. IX. That [he was] the Son of a Pious Emperour, and left his Empire to his Sons who were Emperours. -
CHAP. X. That this History is necessary, and advantagious to the Souls and Mindes [of Men.] -
CHAP. XI. That he will at present relate only the Pious Actions ofConstantine. -
CHAP. XII. ThatConstantine, likeMoses, was educated in the Houses of Tyrants. -
CHAP. XIII. Concerning his FatherConstantius, who refused to persecute theChristians, in such manner asDiocletianus, Maximianus, andMaxentius did. -
CHAP. XIV. HowConstantius Father [toConstantine ] be∣ing reproach'with poverty by Diocletian, fil∣led his Treasuries, and afterwards restored the money to [the owners thereof] who had brought it in. -
CHAP. XV. Concerning the Persecution [raised] by the other [Emperours.] -
CHAP. XVI. HowConstantius Father [toConstantine, ] pre∣tending himself a worshipper of Idolls, turned out those who were willing to offer Sacrifice; but retained within his own Pallace such as chose to profess themselvesChristians. -
CHAP. XVII. Concerning the same [Constantius's ] Love and affection towardsChrist. -
CHAP. XVIII. That after the Resignation ofDiocletian andMaximian, Constantius was the firstAu∣gustus, and was adorned with a Numerous Issue. -
CHAP. XIX. Concerning his SonConstantine, who when a young man, came intoPalestine together withDio∣cletian. -
CHAP. XX. The departure ofConstantine to his Father, be∣cause ofDiocletian 's treacherous designes [a∣gainst him.] -
CHAP. XXI. The Death ofConstantius, who left his SonConstantine Emperour. -
CHAP. XXII. How after the Death ofConstantius, the Army salutedConstantine Augustus. -
CHAP. XXIII. A brief Rehearsall of the Death of the Tyrants. -
CHAP. XXIV. ThatConstantine obtained the Empire by the will of God. -
CHAP. XXV. The Victories ofConstantine over theBarbarians andBritanni. -
CHAP. XXVI. How he took a Resolution of freeingRome [from the Tyranny] ofMaxentius. -
CHAP. XXVII. That [Constantine ] weighing in his mind the deaths of those who had worshipped Idols, chose rather the [profession of]Christi∣anity. -
CHAP. XXVIII. That whilst he was praying to God, He shewed him a Vision; to wit, a Cross of Light in the Heavens, (it being then mid-day,) and an Inscription thereon, which admonished him, that byThat he should Conquer. -
CHAP. XXIX. That God's Christ appeared to him in his sleep, and ordered him to make use of aStan∣dard made in the form of a Cross, in his Wars. -
CHAP. XXX. The making of thatStandard framed in the fa∣shion of a Cross. -
CHAP. XXXI. A description of the Standard made in fushion of a Cross, which theRomans do now term TheLabarum. -
CHAP. XXXII. ThatConstantine becoming aCatechumen, read the Sacred Scriptures. -
CHAP. XXXIII. Concerning the adulteries committed byMaxen∣tius atRome. -
CHAP. XXXIV. How thePraefect's Wife, that she might pre∣serve her chastity, laid violent hands on her selfe. -
CHAP. XXXV. The Slaughter of the People ofRome byMaxen∣tius. -
CHAP. XXXVI. Maxentius 'sMagick Arts againstConstantine; and the scarcity of Provisions atRome. -
CHAP. XXXVII. The overthrow ofMaxentius 's Armies inItaly. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. Maxentius 's Death on the Bridge of the RiverTiber. -
CHAP. XXXIX. Constantine 's Entry intoRome. -
CHAP. XL. Concerning the Statue ofConstantine which held a Cross; and concerning its Inscription. -
CHAP. XLI. The rejoycings over the Provinces, andConstan∣tine 's Acts of Grace. -
CHAP. XLII. The Honours conferred on the Bishops, and the Building of the Churches. -
CHAP. XLIII. ConcerningConstantine 's Beneficence towards the Poor. -
CHAP. XLIV. How he was present at the Synods of Bi∣shops. -
CHAP. XLV. In what manner he bore with the Madmen. -
CHAP. XLVI. His Victories over theBarbarians. -
CHAP. XLVII. The Death ofMaximin and others, whose PlotsConstantine discovered, God making them known to him. -
CHAP. XLVIII. The Celebration ofConstantine 'sDecennalia. -
CHAP. XLIX. In what mannerLicinius afflicted the East. -
CHAP. L. In what mannerLicinius attempted to frame Trea∣cheries againstConstantine. -
CHAP. LI. Licinius 's Treacheries against the Bishops, and his prohibitions of Synods. -
CHAP. LII. The Banishments and Proscriptions of theChri∣stians. -
CHAP. LIII. [Licinius's] Edict, that Women should not meet in the Churches together with the Men. -
CHAP. LIV. That he Cashiered from theMilitia those who re∣fused to Sacrifice; and forbad, that such as were shut up in Prisons should have any nourishment given them. -
CHAP. LV. ConcerningLicinius 's Improbity and Avarice. -
CHAP. LVI. That at length he undertook the raising a Perse∣cution [against theChristians. ] -
CHAP. LVII. ThatMaximianus having been afflicted with aFistulous Ulcer that bred worms, wrote [a Law] in favour of theChristians. -
CHAP. LVIII. ThatMaximinus being a Persecutor of theChri∣stians, fled away in a servile habit and hid himself. -
CHAP. LIX. ThatMaximine, blinded by [the acuteness of] his Disease, issued out a Law in favour of theChristians.
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EUSEBIUS PAMPHILUS CONCERNING THE LIFE OF THE BLESSED EMPEROUR CONSTANTINE.-
CHAP. I. Licinius 's Clandestine Persecution, and his Mur∣der of the Bishops atAmasia [a City] ofPontus. -
CHAP. II. The demolishments of the Churches, and Butcheries of the Bishops. -
CHAP. III. In what mannerConstantine was moved in be∣half of theChristians, when[Licinius] made preparations to Persecute them. -
CHAP. IV. ThatConstantine made provision for the War with Prayers; butLicinius, with Divinations and Prophecics. -
CHAP. V. WhatLicinius spaek concerning Idolls and concer∣ningChrist, whilst he was sacrificing in a Grove. -
CHAP. VI. The Apparition seen in the Cities underLicinius 's Government, ofConstantine 's Souldiers pur∣suing the Forces ofLicinius. -
CHAP. VII. That in the Battels, where-ever the Standard, made in the form of a Cross, was, there a Victory was obtained. -
CHAP. VIII. That fifty persons were made choice of, to carry the Cross. -
CHAP. IX. That one of the Cross-bearers who sled, was killed; but he that by Faith stood his ground, was preserved. -
CHAP. X. Various Fights, and the Victories ofConstan∣tine. -
CHAP. XI. Licinius 's Flight, and Inchantments. -
CHAP. XII. In what mannerConstantine, praying in a Ta∣bernacle, obtained the Victory. -
CHAP. XIII. His Humanity towards the Souldiers that were taken Prisoners. -
CHAP. XIV. Again concerning his Prayers in the Tabernacle. -
CHAP. XV. Licinius 's dissembled Friendship, and his Wor∣ship of Idolls. -
CHAP. XVI. In what manner▪Licinius Commanded his Soul∣diers, not to make an Attack against the [Standard of the] Cross. -
CHAP. XVII. Constantine 's Victory. -
CHAP. XVIII. Licinius 's Death, and the Triumphs celebrated over him. -
CHAP. XIX. The publick Rejoycings and Festivities. -
CHAP. XX. HowConstantine made Laws in favour of the Confessours. -
CHAP. XXI. How [he made Laws] concerning the Mar∣tyrs, and concerning the Estates of the Chur∣ches -
CHAP. XXII. In what manner he refreshed and cherish't the People also. -
CHAP. XXIII. That he publickly Proclaimed God the Authour of Good; and concerning the Copies of his Laws. -
CHAP. XXIV.
Constantine 's Law concerning Piety towards God, and concerning theChristian Reli∣gion. - CHAP. XXV. An Example from ancient Times.
- CHAP. XXVI. Concerning the Persecuted, and the Persecutors.
- CHAP. XXVII. That Persecution hath been the Occasion of Mischief to those who waged War.
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CHAP. XXVIII. That God chose
Constantine to be the Minister of Blessings. -
CHAP. XXIX.
Constantine's Pious Expressions towards God; and his praise of the Confessours. -
CHAP. XXX. A Law setting [men] free from Banishment, from
The Curia, and from Proscription of Goods. - CHAP. XXXI. Those in Islands likewise.
- CHAP. XXXII. Also, Those who have been condemned to the Mines and Publick Works.
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CHAP. XXXIII. Concerning the Confessours who have been employed in the
Militia. -
CHAP. XXXIV. The setting at Liberty those free persons in the
Gynaecea, or them delivered over to Sla∣very. - CHAP. XXXV. Concerning the succession in inheriting the Goods of Martyrs and Confessours, and of such persons as had been banished, and of them whose Goods had been brought into the Treasury.
- CHAP. XXXVI. That the Church is to be Heir to those who have no Relations; and that the Legacies given by them shall remain firm.
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CHAP. XXXVII. That those who possess such places, and Gardens, and Houses, shall restore them; but without the
Mean-profits. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. In what manner
Supplicatory Libells ought to be presented in reference to these persons. -
CHAP. XXXIX. That the
Exchequer shall restore to the Churches, Grounds, and Gardens, and Houses. -
CHAP. XL. The
Martyria andCoemiteries are ordered to be yielded up to the Churches. - CHAP. XLI. That such as have bought things belonging to the Church, or have received them as a gift, must restore them.
- CHAP. XLII. An Earnest Exhortation to worship God.
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CHAP. XLIII. That those things whichConstantine had established by Laws, were by him really accomplished and performed. -
CHAP. XLIV. That he preferredChristians to the Government of Provinces; but if [any of the Gover∣nours] werePagans, he forbad them to sa∣crifice. -
CHAP. XLV. Concerning the Laws forbidding Sacrifices, and ordering the Churches to be built. -
CHAP. XLVI.
Constantine 's [Letter] toEusebius and the rest of the Bishops, concerning the building of Churches; and that the old-ones should be re∣paired, and built larger by the [assistance of the]Presidents. -
CHAP. XLVII. That he wrote against Idolatry. -
CHAP. XLVIII.
Constantine 's Edict to the Provinces, concerning the Errour ofPolytheism. The preface, con∣cerning Virtue and Vice. -
CHAP. XLIX. Concerning the Pious Father of
Constantine; and concerningDiocletian andMaximian the Per∣secutors. -
CHAP. L. That by reason of
Apollo 's Oracle, who could not give forth Responses because ofThe just Men, a Persecution was raised. -
CHAP. LI. That
Constantine, when he was a youth, heard thatthe just men werethe Christians, from him that had written the [Edicts] concerning the Persecution. -
CHAP. LII. How many sorts of Tortures and Punishments were made use of against the
Christians. -
CHAP. LIII. What reception was given to the
Christians by theBarbarians. - CHAP. LIV. What manner of Revenge overtook them, who, on account of the Oracle, raised a Persecu∣tion.
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CHAP. LV.
Constantine's Glorification of God, and his con∣fession in reference to the sign of the Cross, and his Prayer for the Churches and peo∣ple. -
CHAP. LVI. How he prayes, that all persons may be
Christians; but forces no body. - CHAP. LVII. He gives Glory to God, who by his Son has enlightned those that were in Errour.
- CHAP. LVIII. Another Glorification of God, from his Go∣vernment of the world.
- CHAP. LIX. He praises God, in regard he always teaches good things.
- CHAP. LX. An Exhortation at the close of the Edict, that no person should give trouble or disturbance to another.
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CHAP. LXI. How from the CityAlexandria Controversies were raised on account ofArius. -
CHAP. LXII. ConcerningArius and theMelitians. -
CHAP. LXIII. HowConstantine sent a Legate with a Letter in order to a Composure. -
CHAP. LXIV. Constantine'sLetter to Alexanderthe Bishop, and Ariusthe Presbyter. - CHAP. LXV. That he was continually Sollicitous about Peace.
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CHAP. LXVI. In what manner he put a stop to the Contro∣versies raised in
Africk. -
CHAP. LXVII. That the Beginnings of Religion were from the
East. - CHAP. LXVIII. That being troubled by reason of the Distur∣bance, he advises to an Agreement.
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CHAP. LXIX. Whence the Controversie between
Alexander andArius arose; and, that such matters ought not to be enquired into. - CHAP. LXX. An Exhortation to an agreement.
- CHAP. LXXI. That a pertinacious Contention ought not to have been raised concerning this matter, on account of some light and frivolous Expres∣sions.
- CHAP. LXXII. That being highly affected with Grief in regard of his Piety, he was necessitated to shed tears; and, that on this account, he put off the Journey he was about to make into the East.
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CHAP. LXXIII. That after this Letter, the disturbance about the Controversies continued.
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CHAP. I. A comparison ofConstantine's Piety with the Im∣probity of the Persecutors. -
CHAP. II. Again concerning the Piety ofConstantine, who made a free and open profession of the Cross of Christ. -
CHAP. III. ConcerningConstantine's Picture, over which was placed a Cross, and under it a woundedDra∣gon. -
CHAP. IV. Again concerning the Controversies [raised] inEgypt byArius. -
CHAP. V. Concerning the dissention on account of [the Feast of]Easter. -
CHAP. VI. In what manner he gave order, that a Synod should be convened atNicaea. -
CHAP. VII. Concerning theOccumenicall Synod, at which were present Bishops out of all Provinces. -
CHAP. VIII. That, like as ['tis said] in theActs of the A∣postles, they met together out of various Nations. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the Virtue and Age of the two hun∣dred and fifty Bishops. -
CHAP. X. The Synod [was held] in the Pallace, amongst whomConstantine went in, and sate together with [the Bishops.] -
CHAP. XI. The Silence of the Synod, afterEusebius the Bi∣shop had made a short Speech. -
CHAP. XII.
Constantine 's [Speech] to the Synod concer∣ning Peace. -
CHAP. XIII. That he reduced those Bishops who were at dif∣ference, to an agreement. -
CHAP. XIV. The Concordant Determination of the Sy∣nod concerning the Faith, and concerningEaster. -
CHAP. XV. ThatConstantine entertained the Bishops at a Feast, it beingHis Vicennalia. -
CHAP. XVI. The Gifts bestowed on the Bishops, and the Let∣ters written to all. -
CHAP. XVII.
Constantine's [Letter] to the Churches, con∣cerning the Synod [convened] atNicaea. -
CHAP. XVIII. The same persons [words] concerning the A∣greement about the Feast of
Easter, and a∣gainst theJews. - CHAP. XIX. An Exhortation, that they would rather follow the greatest part of the world.
- CHAP. XX. An Exhortation, that [all] should give their assent to the Decrees of the Synod.
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CHAP. XXI. [His] advice to the Bishops now ready to go away, that they would preserve Unity. -
CHAP. XXII. In what manner he sent to some, and wrote to others; and [concerning] the distributions of money. -
CHAP. XXIII. How he wrote to theEgyptians, and exhorted them to Peace. -
CHAP. XXIV. That he frequently wrote Pious Letters to the Bishops and People. -
CHAP. XXV. That he ordered a Church to be built atJerusa∣lem, in the holy place of our Saviour's Resur∣rection. -
CHAP. XXVI. That the Impious had covered our Lord's Sepul∣chre with Rubbish and Idols. -
CHAP. XXVII. In what mannerConstantine gave order, that the Materials wherewith theIdol-Temple had been built, and the Rubbish should be removed and thrown at a great distance. -
CHAP. XXVIII. The discovery of the most Holy Sepulchre. -
CHAP. XXIX. In what manner he wrote to thePresidents, and toMacarius theBishop, concerning the Building [of a Church.] -
CHAP. XXX.
Constantine's [Letter] toMacarius, concer∣ning the Building of theMartyrium of Our Sa∣viour. - CHAP. XXXI. That He would have this Church built so, as to exceed all the Churches in the world, for beauty of Walls, Columns, and Marbles.
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CHAP. XXXII. That [
Macarius ] should write to the Pre∣sidents concerning the beautifying of theConcha, and concerning Workmen, and Ma∣terials. -
CHAP. XXXIII. How the Church of[Our] Saviour was built, which the Prophets had termedNew-Jeru∣salem. -
CHAP. XXXIV. A description of the Fabrick ofThe most Holy Sepulchre. -
CHAP. XXXV. A description of theAtrium, and of thePorti∣cus's. -
CHAP. XXXVI. A description of the Walls, Roof, Beauty, and Gilding of the Church it self. -
CHAP. XXXVII. A description of the doublePorticus 's on both sides, and of the three Eastern Gates. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. A description of theHemisphaere, and of the twelve Columns with theirCapitals. -
CHAP. XXXIX. A description of theArea, Exhedrae, andPorches. -
CHAP. XL. Concerning the Number of theDonaria. -
CHAP. XLI. Concerning the Building of the Churches atBeth∣lehem, and on theMount of Olives. -
CHAP. XLII. ThatHelena Augusta, the Mother ofConstan∣tine, going [toBethlehem ] on account of Prayer, built these [Churches.] -
CHAP. XLIII. Again Concerning the Church atBethlehem. -
CHAP. XLIV. ConcerningHelena 's greatness of Mind, and Bene∣ficence. -
CHAP. XLV. In what mannerHelena was religiously conversant in the Churches. -
CHAP. XLVI. How, being eighty years old, and having made her Will, she ended her Life. -
CHAP. XLVII. In what mannerConstantine deposited his Mo∣ther; and how he honoured her whilst she was living. -
CHAP. XLVIII. In what manner He builtMartyria at Constan∣tinople, and abolished all manner of Idolatry. -
CHAP. XLIX. The Sign of the Cross in the Pallace, and [theEffigies of]Daniel in the Conduits. -
CHAP. L. That He built Churches atNicomedia also, and in other Cities. -
CHAP. LI. That He likewise gave order for the building of a Church in [the place called]Mamre. -
CHAP. LII.
Constantine's Letter toEusebius concerningMamre. -
CHAP. LIII. That our Saviour appeared there to
Abraham. -
CHAP. LIV. The demolishment of the Idol-Temples and I∣mages in all places. -
CHAP. LV. The demolishment of the Idol-Temple atAphaca inPhoenice, and [the disannulling] those Acts of uncleanness [committed there.] -
CHAP. LVI. The demolishment ofAesculapius's Temple atAegae. -
CHAP. LVII. How the Heathens having rejected their Idols, returned to the knowledge of God. -
CHAP. LVIII That having demolishedVenus 's Temple atHe∣liopolis, He was the first who built [a Church there.] -
CHAP. LIX. Concerning the disturbance raised atAntioch onEustathius 's account. -
CHAP. LX.
Constantine's Letter to theAntiochians, that they should not draw awayEusebius fromCaesarea; but should seek another [Bishop.] -
CHAP. LXI.
Constantine 's Letter toEusebius, wherein he commends Him for His Refusal of [the See of]Antioch. -
CHAP. LXII.
Constantine 's Letter to the Synod, thatEu∣sebius should not be drawn away fromCae∣sarea. -
CHAP. LXIII. In what manner He endeavoured to destroy He∣resies. -
CHAP. LXIV.
Constantine 's Constitution against the Here∣ticks. - CHAP. LXV. Concerning the taking away the Meeting-places of hereticks.
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CHAP. LXVI. That impious and prohibited Books having been found amongst the Hereticks, very many of them returned to the Catholick Church.
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CHAP. I. In what manner he honoured very many persons with gifts and promotions. -
CHAP. II. A Remission of the fourth part of theCensus. -
CHAP. III. The Peraequation of thoseCensûs that were too heavy and burthensome. -
CHAP. IV. That on those who were overthrown inPecuniary Causes, he himself bestowed money out of his own [Income.] -
CHAP. V. The conquest of theScythae, who were sub∣dued by the Standard of Our Saviour's [Cross.] -
CHAP. VI. The Subduing of theSarmatae, occasioned by the Rebellion of the Servants against their Ma∣sters. -
CHAP. VII. The Embassies of several Barbarous Nations, and the Gifts [bestowed on them] by the Em∣perour. -
CHAP. VIII. That He wrote to thePersian Emperour (who had sent an Embassie to him,) in favour of theChristians there. -
CHAP. IX.
Constantinus Augustus's Letter toSapor King of thePersians, wherein he makes a most pious Confession of God and Christ. -
CHAP. X. That [He speaks] against Idols, and concer∣ning the Glorification of God. -
CHAP. XI. Against Tyrants and Persecutors; and concer∣ning
Valerian who was taken Prisoner. -
CHAP. XII. That He saw the Fall of the Persecutors, and does now rejoyce because of the Peace of the
Christians. -
CHAP. XIII. An Exhortation, that he should love
the Chri∣stians, who live in his Country. -
CHAP. XIV. How, by the earnestness ofConstantine's Prayers, Peace was bestowed on theChristians. -
CHAP. XV. That both on his money, and in his Pictures, he ordered himself to be stamp't and drawn in a praying posture. -
CHAP. XVI. That He issued forth a Law, forbidding his own Statues to be placed in Idol-Temples. -
CHAP. XVII. His praying in the Palace, and his reading of the Divine Scriptures. -
CHAP. XVIII. That by a Law He commandedSunday andFri∣day to be honoured. -
CHAP. XIX. How He ordered theEthnick-Souldiers to pray on Sundays. -
CHAP. XX. The Form of Prayer which
Constantine gave to His Souldiers. -
CHAP. XXI. [He orders] the Representation of Our Saviour's Cross [to be drawn] upon the Arms of his Souldiers. -
CHAP. XXII.
His Fervency and earnestness in praying, and his Religious observation of the Festival of Easter. -
CHAP. XXIII. How He prohibited the worship of Idols; but ho∣noured the Feasts of the Martyrs. -
CHAP. XXIV. That He affirmed Himself to be as 'twere a Bi∣shop of External Affairs. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning His prohibiting ofSacrifices, andInitiations; and concerning His abolishing theGladiators, and the heretofore impure [Priests] ofthe Nile. -
CHAP. XXVI. The amendment of that Law made against the Childless, as also the alteration of that Law concerning Wills and Testaments. -
CHAP. XXVII. That he made a Law, that aChristian should not be Slave to aJew, and that the Decrees of Synods should be firm and authentick, and so forth. -
CHAP. XXVIII. His Gifts [bestowed] on the Churches; and His Distributions of money to Virgins, and to the Poor. -
CHAP. XXIX. Speeches and Discourses written byCon∣stantine. -
CHAP. XXX. That He shewed a certain Covetous person the mea∣sure of a Grave, to the end he might shame him. -
CHAP. XXXI. That he was laught at because of his too great Cle∣mency. -
CHAP. XXXII.
Concerning Constantine's Oration,which He wrote to The Convention of the Saints. -
CHAP. XXXIII. How He heardEusebius's Panegyrick concerning the Sepulchre of our Saviour, in a standing posture. -
CHAP. XXXIV.
That He wrote to Eusebiusconcerning Easter,and about the Divine Books. -
CHAP. XXXV.
Constantine's [Letter] toEusebius, wherein He commends His Oration concerningEaster. -
CHAP. XXXVI.
Constantine's Letter toEusebius, concerning the providing [some Copies] of the Divine Scriptures. -
CHAP. XXXVII. In what manner the Copies were provided. -
CHAP. XXXVIII. How theMart-Town of theGazaei, by reason of [its embracing] theChristian Religion, was made a City, and namedConstantia. -
CHAP. XXXIX. That inPhoenice there was a City made [termedConstantina; ] and in other Cities the Idols were destroyed, and Churches erected. -
CHAP. XL. That having created his three SonsCaesars in the three ten years of his Reign, He celebra∣ted the dedication of theMartyrrum atJeru∣salem. -
CHAP. XLI. That in this interim He ordered a Synod to be convened atTyre, because of some controver∣sies [started] inEgypt. -
CHAP. XLII. Constantine'sLetter to the Synod at Tyre. -
CHAP. XLIII. That at the Feast of Dedication [of the Church] atJerusalem, there were Bishops present out of all the Provinces. -
CHAP. XLIV. Concerning their Reception byMarianus theNotary, and concerning the money distributed amongst the poor, and the sacred Gifts of the Church. -
CHAP. XLV. Various Discourses of the Bishops, in the Sacred Assemblies; as also ofEusebius himself the Authour of this Work. -
CHAP. XLVI. That He afterwards recited his Description of our Saviour'sMartyrium, and his Oration up∣onConstantine's Tricennalia, before the Em∣perour Himself. -
CHAP. XLVII. That theSynod at Nicaea hapned onConstantine's Vicennalia; but the Dedication [of the Church] atJerusalem [was performed] on HisTri∣cennalia. -
CHAP. XLVIII. ThatConstantine was displeased with One, who praised Him too highly. -
CHAP. XLIX. The Marriage ofConstantius Caesar, His Son. -
CHAP. L. The Embassie and Presents [sent from] theIn∣dians. -
CHAP. LI. ThatConstantine having parted His Empire be∣twixt His three Sons, instructed them in the Art of Governing, and Offices of Piety. -
CHAP. LII. How, when they were arrived at man's estate, He taught them Piety. -
CHAP. LIII. That after He had Reigned about two and thirty years, and lived above sixty, He had a Body that was sound and healthy. -
CHAP. LIV. Concerning those who abused his eximious humanity, to avarice and a pretence of Piety. -
CHAP. LV. HowConstantine wrote Orations to the very last day of his Life. -
CHAP. LVI. How, making an Expedition against thePer∣sians, He took the Bishops along with him, and [provided] a Tent made in form of a Church. -
CHAP. LVII. That having received the Embassie of thePersians, He watch't all night, together with others, on the Feast ofEaster. -
CHAP. LVIII. Concerning the Building of that termed theMar∣tyrium of the Apostles, atConstantinople. -
CHAP. LIX. A further description of the sameMartyrium. -
CHAP. LX. That in this [Church] also, He built Him∣self a Sepulchre. -
CHAP. LXI. [The Emperour's] Indisposition of Body atHe∣lenopolis, and his Prayers. [Also] con∣cerning his Baptisme. -
CHAP. LXII.
Constantine 's request to the Bishops, that they would confer Baptism upon him. -
CHAP. LXIII. In what manner he praised God, after he had received Baptism. -
CHAP. LXIV. The death ofConstantine on the Festival ofPen∣tecost, about noon. -
CHAP. LXV. The Lamentations of the Milice, andTribunes. -
CHAP. LXVI. That His Body was carried fromNicomedia toConstantinople, into the Palace. -
CHAP. LXVII. That even after His Death, he was honoured by theComites and the rest, in the same manner as when he was alive. -
CHAP. LXVIII. In what manner the Army resolved, that his Sons should be forthwith proclaimedAugusti. -
CHAP. LXIX. The Mourning atRome forConstantine, and the Honour [done Him] by Pictures after his death. -
CHAP. LXX. That his Body was deposited atConstantinople, by his SonConstantius. -
CHAP. LXXI. The performance of the solemn prayers in that termed theMartyrium of the Apostles, at the Funeral ofConstantine. -
CHAP. LXXII. Concerning the Bird [termed] thePhoenix. -
CHAP. LXXIII. In what manner they Stamp'tConstantine on Coyns, ascending up into Heaven as 'twere. -
CHAP. LXXIV. That whereas God had been honoured by Him, He was on the other hand deservedly honoured by God. -
CHAP. LXXV. ThatConstantine was more pious than [any of] the foregoingRoman Emperours.
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THE EMPEROUR Constantine's Oration, WHICH HE ENTITLED TO THE CONVENTION OF THE SAINTS.
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CHAP. I. The Preface makes mention of
Easter; and, that Christ, having been several ways bene∣ficial to all men, hath had plots framed against him by those, on whom he has conferred fa∣vours. - CHAP. II. An Address to the Church, and to his Hearers, that they would Pardon and amend his Mi∣stakes.
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CHAP. III. That God is both the Father of
The Logos, and the Framer of the [whole] Crea∣tion; and, that it were impossible for things to consist, if their Causes were di∣verse. - CHAP. IV. Concerning their Errour who worship I∣dols.
- CHAP. V. That Christ the Son of God framed all things, and has appointed to every thing the term of its Existence.
- CHAP. VI. Concerning Fate; that what is discourst of it, is false; [and this] is demonstrated, both from humane Laws, and things created; which are moved, not disorderly, but in a regular manner; by which order of theirs, they demonstrate the Command of the Creator.
- CHAP. VII. That, in things which we can't understand, we ought to glorifie the Creator's Wisdom; nor must we suppose Chance, or any thing else [save God,] to be the cause [of them.]
- CHAP. VIII. That God does plentifully supply men with those things that are usefull; but, with such as are for delight, [He furnishes them] in an indifferent manner only; bestowing both sorts, so as may be agreeable to their profit and advantage.
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CHAP. X. Concerning those men, who do not only re∣ject the
Dogmata of the Sacred Scriptures, but them of the Philosophers, also: and, that we either ought to give the Poets credit in all things, or in nothing. - CHAP. XI. Concerning Our Lord's Coming in the flesh, what it was, and for what reasons it has hapned.
- CHAP. XII. Concerning those who knew not this Mystery; and, that their ignorance is voluntary; and, what great blessings await those who know it, and especially them who have died in Con∣fession.
- CHAP. XIII. That a difference of the parts of the Creation is necessary; and that a propensity to Good and Evil, springs from the will of men: and therefore, that the Judgment [of God] is necessary, and agreeable to Reason.
- CHAP. XIV. That a created Nature is at a vast distance from an Essence which is uncreated: and, that man approaches nearest to God, by a virtuous Life.
- CHAP. XV. What Precepts Our Saviour delivered, and what Miracles He wrought; and how beneficial He hath been to those who own a subjection to Him.
- CHAP. XVI. That the Coming of Christ is foretold by the Prophets; and, that He was appointed for the destruction of Idols, and Idolatrous Cities.
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CHAP. XVII. Concerning the wisedom of
Moses, which was emulated by the Wise Men amongst the Hea∣thens; also concerningDaniel, andthe Three Children. -
CHAP. XVIII. Concerning
Sibylla Erythraea, who prophe∣sied in anAcrostick of Verses, manifesting [Our] Lord and [His] Passion. TheAcrostick is this; JESUS CHRIST, SON OF GOD, SAVIOUR, CROSS. -
CHAP. XIX. That this Prophecy concerning Our Saviour, was not forged by any of the
Christians; but was written bySibylla Erythraea, whose BooksCicero rendred into Latine Verse, be∣fore the coming of Christ. And, thatVirgil makes mention of thisSibyll, as also of a Virgin delivered of a Child: but He sang of this Mystery, obscurely; out of a fear of those then in power. -
CHAP. XX. Other Verses of
Virgilius Maro 's concerning Christ, and the interpretation of them; in which 'tis shown, but obscurely, as the usage of Poets is, thatThe Mystery is dis∣closed. - CHAP. XXI. That 'tis impossible for these things to be spoken concerning a meer Man: and, that unbelievers, by reason of their ignorance of the Divine worship, know not even whence they have their being.
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CHAP. XXII. The Emperour's Thanksgiving, wherein He as∣cribes His Victories, and all His other Blessings, to Christ; also a Reproof of
Maximinus the Tyrant of those times, who by the severity of his Persecution had increased the Glory of theChristian Religion. -
CHAP. XXIII. Concerning the Polity of the
Christians: and, that the Deity rejoyces in those who leade Virtuous lives: and, that we ought to ex∣pect a Judgment, and a Retribution. -
CHAP. XXIV. Concerning
Decius, Valerianus, andAurelianus, who ended their lives miserably, because of their Persecution of the Church. -
CHAP. XXV. Concerning
Diocletian, who with infamy re∣signed the Empire; and, by reason of his persecuting the Church, was stricken; with Thunder. - CHAP. XXVI. That God is the Cause of the Emperour's Piety; and, that we ought to seek prosperous Events from God, and to impute them to Him; but must a∣scribe faults to our own sloth and negligence.
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