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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Title: 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.
Author: Eusebius, of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea, ca. 260-ca. 340.
Publication: Cambridge :: Printed by John Hayes ... for Han. Sawbridge ...,; 1683.
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Subject terms: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.; Persecution -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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CHAP. XLII. Constantine's Letter to the Synod at Tyre.

VICTOR CONSTANTINUS MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS, To the Holy Synod [convened] at Tyre.

IT was manifestly agreeable to, and highly be∣fitting the prosperity of our Times, that the Catholick Church should be void of all disturbance, and that the Servants of Christ should now be free from a 1.1 all manner of reproach. But in regard some persons, prick't forward by the Spur of unsound Contention, (For I will not say that they leade a life unworthy of themselves;) attempt to confound all things; which [mischief] seems to Me more grievous than any Calamity whatever: for this reason I incite you, who (as the saying is) run of your own accord, that without any delay you would meet together, and make up a Synod; that you may give your assistance to those who want it; that you may administer a Remedie to the Bre∣thren who are in danger; that you may reduce the dissenting members to an agreement; [and lastly,] that you may correct Faults, whilst opportunity does permit: to the end that, to so many and such large Provinces you may restore a befitting Concord, which (oh absurd!) the arrogancy of a few men hath destroyed. Further, that this thing is highly acceptable to God the supream Lord, and more earnestly wish't for by Us than any desire whatever; Lastly, that to your selves (if you shall restore peace,) it will be an occasion of no small honour, I suppose all men do acknowledge. Delay not there∣fore; but henceforward raise your alacrity to the highest pitch, and make it your business to put an end to the present differences by a befit∣ting b 1.2 determination: [meeting together namely with all Sincerity and Faith, which that Saviour whom we worship, who lifts up his Uoice * 1.3 every where in a manner, does chief∣ly require c 1.4 of us. But, as to what appertains to ‖ 1.5 Our Piety, nothing shall be wan∣ting to you. All things have been done by Me, which by your Letter you gave notice of. d 1.6 I have written to those Bishops whom you desired, that they should come, and be partakers with you in the Common Care and Solicitude. I have sent e 1.7 Dionysius the Ex-Consularis, who may both put in mind those Bishops that ought to come with you to the Synod, and may also be an Inspector of what is transacted, f 1.8 but most especially of regu∣larity and good order. But if any person (which I don't in the least suspect,) presuming at this juncture to violate our precept, shall refuse to be present; One shall be forthwith dispatch't from Us, who by an Imperial Order shall drive that per∣son into Exile, and shall teach him, that 'tis in no wise fit to resist the determinations of an Emperour, when published in defence of the truth. As to what remains, it shall be the business of Your Sanctity, neither with hatred] nor favour, but in a manner agreeable to the Ecclesiastick and Apostolick Rules, to find out a befitting remedy, whether for Crimes, or such things as have hapned by mistake: to the end, you may free the Church from all reproach, may lighten Our Cares, and, having restored the pleasantness of Peace to those Churches now distur∣bed, may procure the eminentest Glory to your Selves. God preserve You, Beloved Brethren!

Notes

a 1.1

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. At this place 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 has a passive sig∣nification. And imports the same with the term 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, which occurs at the close of this Letter. And thus Christophorson renders it in the First Book of Theodoret's Eccles. Hist. chap. 28. Vales.

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b 1.2

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. It must be made 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 from Theo∣doret; and the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 which fol∣lows pre∣sently, must be expun∣ged: which word oc∣curs not in the Fuke∣tian Copy. Vales.

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* 1.3

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉; Vale∣sius renders it, in om∣ni negotio, in every business.

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c 1.4

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. So the reading is in Theo∣doret; from whose first book, chap. 29, this place is made good, which in the Manu∣script Co∣pies, and in Stephens's Edition was imper∣sect. But in Moraeus's Copy I found ano∣ther pun∣ctation of this place, which in my judgment is righter, thus, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, &c; does chiefly require of us. But, as to what, &c. Only I would rather read 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, from you. Ne∣vertheless, the common reading may be born with. In the Fuketian, as well as the Turnebian Copy, and in Moraeus's Book, 'tis written; 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉; according to our Rendition. Vales.

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‖ 1.5

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 which Valesius renders, religionem nostram, our Reli∣gion.

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d 1.6

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, I have sent. It must be 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, I have written, as the Translatour seems to have read. Yet in Theodoret and the Fuke∣tian Copy the reading is, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, I have sent to those, &c. Vales.

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e 1.7

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. Flavius Dionysius is termed Come•• by Athanasius in his Apologetick to Constantius, where he relates a great deal concerning this Synod at Tyre, which was held in the Con∣sulate of Constantius and Albinus, in the months August and Septem∣ber. This Dionysius had before been Consularis of Phoenice, in the Consulate of Januarinus and Justus, as it appears from the Fourth Law Cod. Theod. de Famosis Libellis. Vales.

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f 1.8

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. So indeed the reading is in Theodoret. But in the Fuketian Copy this place is written thus, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. Which reading Scaliger, Bongarsius, and others found in their Copies. A little after I write, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, from the Fuketian Copy and Theodoret. For there is no small emphasis in these words 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. Vales.

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