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A History of the Church
in Five Books Theodoret A History of the Church in Five Books, from A.D. 322. to the Death of Theodore of Mopsuestia A.D. 427 by Theodoretus, Bishop of Cyrus A New Translation from the Original: with a Memoir of the Author, an Account of His Writings, and the Chronology of the Events Recorded London: Samuel Bagster and Sons, Warehouse for Bibles, New Testaments, Prayer-Books Lexicons, Grammars, Concordances, and Psalters in Ancient and Modern Languages; 15, Paternoster Row M.dccc.xliii Contents
Title Page: A HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN FIVE BOOKS A History of the Church in Five Books Life of Theodoret and an Account of His Writings The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret The HISTORY—BOOK I Chapter I
Design of This Work Chapter II
Origin of the Arian Heresy Chapter III
List of the Principal Bishops Chapter IV
the Epistle of Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, to Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople Chapter V
the Letter of Arius to Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia Chapter VI
the Letter of Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia, to Paulinus, Bishop of Tyre Chapter VII
General Council of Nice Chapter VIII
Confutation of Arianism Deduced. from the Writings of Eustathius and Athanasius Chapter IX
Facts Relating to Melitius the Egyptian, from Whom Originated the Melitian Schisms, Which Remain to This DAY.—SYNODICAL Epistle Respecting Him Chapter X
the Epistle of the Emperor Constantine, Concerning the Matters Transacted at the Council, Addressed to Those Bishops Who Were Not Present Chapter XI
the Daily Wants of the Church Supplied by the Emperor, and an Account of His Other Virtues Chapter XII
Epistle of Eusebius, Bishop of Cã†sarea, Concerning the Nicã†an Formulary of Faith Chapter XIII
Confutation of the Blaspheming Arians of This Period, from the Writings of Eusebius, Bishop of Cã†sarea Chapter XIV
Extract from the Writings of Athanasius on the Death of Arius Chapter XV
Letter Written by the Emperor Constantine Respecting the Building of Churches Chapter XVI
the Epistle of Constantine Concerning the Preparation of Copies of the Holy Scriptures Chapter XVII
Letter from the Emperor to Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem, Concerning the Building of the Holy Church Chapter XVIII
Helena, Mother of the Emperor CONSTANTINE.—HER Zeal in the Erection of the Holy Church Chapter XIX
the Unlawful Translation of Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia Chapter XX
Epistle of the Emperor Constantine Against Eusebius and Theognis, Addressed to the Nicomedians Chapter XXI
the Artful Machinations of Eusebius and His Partisans Against the Holy Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch Chapter XXII
Bishops of Heretical Opinions Ordained in Antioch After the Banishment of St. Eustathius Chapter XXIII
Conversion of the Indians Chapter XXIV
Conversion of the Iberians Chapter XXV
Letter Written by the Emperor Constantine to Sapor, the King of Persia, Respecting the Christians Chapter XXVI
an Account of the Plot Formed Against the Holy Athanasius Chapter XXVII
Letter from the Emperor Constantine to the Alexandrians Chapter XXVIII
Another Plot Against the Bishop Athanasius Chapter XXIX
Epistle of the Emperor Constantine to the Council Chapter XXX
Council of Tyre Chapter XXXI
Consecration of the Church of JERUSALEM.—BANISHMENT of St. Athanasius Chapter XXXII
Will of the Blessed Emperor Constantine Chapter XXXIII
Apology for Constantine Chapter XXXIV
the End of the Holy Emperor Constantine The HISTORY—BOOK II Chapter I
Return of St. Athanasius Chapter II
Epistle of the Emperor Constantine, the Son of Constantine the Great, to the Alexandrians Chapter III
Declension of the Emperor Constantius from the True Faith Chapter IV
Second Exile of St. ATHANASIUS.—ORDINATION and Death of Gregory Chapter V
Paul, Bishop of Constantinople Chapter VI
the Heresy of Macedonius Chapter VII
Council Held at Sardica Chapter VIII
Synodical Letter from the Bishops Assembled at Sardica, Addressed to the Other Bishops Chapter IX
Account of the Bishops Euphratas and Vincentius, and of the Plot Formed Against Them Chapter X
Deposition of Stephen Chapter XI
Constantius Augustus the Conqueror to Athanasius Chapter XII
the Second Return of St. Athanasius from Exile Chapter XIII
Third Exile and Flight of Athanasius Chapter XIV
Evil and Daring Deeds Committed by George in Alexandria Chapter XV
Council of Milan Chapter XVI
Conference Between Liberius Bishop of Rome, and the Emperor Constantius Chapter XVII
Banishment and Return of the Holy Liberius Chapter XVIII
Council of Rimini Chapter XIX
Synodical Letter from the Bishops Convened at Rimini, Addressed to the Emperor Constantius Chapter XX
Another Letter Addressed to Constantius Chapter XXI
an Account of the Council Held at Nice, a City of Thrace, and of the Formulary of Faith There Compiled Chapter XXII
Synodical Letter from Damasus, Bishop of Rome, and the Bishops of the West, to the Bishops of Illyria, Concerning the Council of Rimini Chapter XXIII
Letter from Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Respecting the Same Council Chapter XXIV
Evil Machinations of Leontius, Bishop of Antioch: the Boldness of Flavianus and of Diodorus Chapter XXV
Innovations of Eudoxius Bishop of GERMANICA.—HE Is Zealously Opposed by Basil Bishop of Ancyra, and by Eustathius Bishop of Sebaste Chapter XXVI
Council Convoked First at Nice, and Afterwards at Seleucia in Isauria Chapter XXVII
Events Which Happened to the Orthodox Bishops at Constantinople Chapter XXVIII
Synodical Epistle Written Against Aã‹tius Chapter XXIX
Cause of the Rupture Between the Eunomians and the Arians Chapter XXX
Siege of NISIBIS.—APOSTOLICAL Conduct of James, Bishop of the City Chapter XXXI
Synod Held at ANTIOCH.—CIRCUMSTANCES Which There Occurred Relative to the Holy Melitius Chapter XXXII
Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata The HISTORY—BOOK III Chapter I
the Emperor Julian Chapter II
the Religious Education of Julian, and His Subsequent Apostasy Chapter III
Manner in Which Julian Openly Manifested Those Impious Sentiments Which He Had Previously Concealed Chapter IV
Return of the Bishops from Exile Chapter V
Ordination of Paulinus Chapter VI
Account of the Circumstances by Which Julian Was Led, Through Envy and Not from Benevolence, to Refrain from Publicly Slaying the Christians Chapter VII
Attacks Made on the Christians by the Pagans Who Had Been Raised to Power by Julian Chapter VIII
Laws Enacted Against the Christians Chapter IX
Banishment and Flight of St. Athanasius Chapter X
Events Relating to the Daphnean Apollo, and to St. Babylas Chapter XI
Fidelity of Theodore Chapter XII
Confiscation of the Holy Treasures and Vessels Chapter XIII
the Impiety of Julian, the Uncle of the Emperor, and Likewise That of His Companions, Visited by Divine Vengeance Chapter XIV
Conversion of a PRIEST’S Son Chapter XV
Martyrdom of the Two Romans, Juventius and Maximus Chapter XVI
Banishment of Valentinian, Who Subsequently Became Emperor Chapter XVII
Other Confessors of the Faith Chapter XVIII
Martyrdom of Artemius Chapter XIX
Boldness of Publia, the Deaconess, in Adhering to Religion Chapter XX
Attempt Made by the Jews to Rebuild the Temple, and the Judgments Which They Suffered in Consequence Chapter XXI
Expedition of Julian Against Persia Chapter XXII
Boldness of a Decurion of Berå’a Chapter XXIII
Prediction of a Schoolmaster Chapter XXIV
Prophecy of St. Julian, a Monk Chapter XXV
Death of the Emperor Julian in Persia Chapter XXVI
Abominable Sorceries Detected, After the Death of Julian, at Carras Chapter XXVII
Heads of Men Found in the Palace of Antioch Chapter XXVIII
Public Rejoicings in Antioch The HISTORY—BOOK IV Chapter I
Reign and Piety of Jovian Chapter II
Return of St. Athanasius Chapter III
Synodical Letter Respecting the Faith Addressed to the Emperor Jovian by St. Athanasius Chapter IV
Revenues Restored to the Churches Chapter V
Death of the Emperor Chapter VI
Accession of VALENTINIAN.—VALENS His Brother Associated with Him in the Government Chapter VII
Ordination of Ambrose to the Church of Milan Chapter VIII
Letter from the Emperors Valentinian and Valens, Addressed to the Dioceses of Asia Respecting Consubstantiality Chapter IX
Epistle of the Council Convened in Illyria Respecting the Faith Chapter X
Heresy of the Audians Chapter XI
Heresy of the Messalians Chapter XII
the Mode in Which Valens Was Seduced Into Heresy Chapter XIII
Exile of Some Bishops of Extraordinary Virtue Chapter XIV
Account of Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata Chapter XV
Pious Zeal of the Inhabitants of Samosata Chapter XVI
Banishment of the Holy Barses, Bishop of EDESSA.—SOME of the Clergy Exiled with Him Chapter XVII
Persecution Excited at Edessa Chapter XVIII
Exile of Eulogius and Protogenes, Presbyters of Edessa Chapter XIX
St. Basil, Bishop of CÆSAREA.—THE Persecutions Raised Against Him by Valens and the Prefect Modestus Chapter XX
Death of St. Athanasius, and Ordination of Peter Chapter XXI
Expulsion of PETER.—INSTALMENT of Lucius, an Arian Chapter XXII
Extract of a Letter from Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, Containing a Relation of the Crimes Committed by Lucius in Alexandria Chapter XXIII
Mavia, Queen of the SARACENS.—ORDINATION of Moses, a Monk Chapter XXIV
Crimes Perpetrated at Constantinople Chapter XXV
the Orthodox Church in Antioch Defended by Flavian and Diodorus Chapter XXVI
Aphraates the Holy Monk Chapter XXVII
St. Julian and Anthony the Great Chapter XXVIII
Account of the Other Celebrated Monks of This Period Chapter XXIX
Didymus of Alexandria, and Ephraim of Syria Chapter XXX
Celebrated Bishops of Pontus and of Asia, Who Flourished During This Period Chapter XXXI
Letter Written on War by Valens to Valentinian, and the Reply of the Latter Chapter XXXII
Piety of Terentius Chapter XXXIII
Boldness of Trajan, a Military Chief Chapter XXXIV
Prediction of Isaac, a Hermit of Constantinople Chapter XXXV
Boldness of Vetranion, Bishop of Scythia Chapter XXXVI
Expedition of Valens Against the GOTHS.—THE Penalty of His Impiety Chapter XXXVII
the Goths Seduced Into the Arian Heresy The HISTORY—BOOK V Chapter I
Piety of the Emperor Gratian Chapter II
Return of the Bishops Chapter III
Contention of PAULINUS.—NEW Doctrines Introduced by APOLLINARIS.—WISDOM and Piety of Melitius Chapter IV
Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata Chapter V
Victory of the General Theodosius Chapter VI
Dreams of Theodosius Chapter VII
Celebrated Bishops of the Arian Faction Chapter VIII
Council of Constantinople Chapter IX
Synodical Letter Indited by the Council of Constantinople Chapter X
Letter of Damasis, Bishop of Rome, Against Apollinaris and Timothy Chapter XI
Second Synodical Letter Written by Damasis Against Various Heresies Chapter XII
Death of GRATIAN.—TYRANNY of Maximus Chapter XIII
Plot Formed by Justina, the Wife of Valentinian, Against Ambrose Chapter XIV
Communication Between Maximus the Emperor and Valentinian the Younger Chapter XV
Opinions Expressed in Writing by the Emperor Theodosius Upon These Occurrences Chapter XVI
Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium Chapter XVII
Massacre at Thessalonica Chapter XVIII
Fidelity of the Bishop AMBROSE.—PIETY of the Emperor Chapter XIX
the Empress Flacilla Chapter XX
Sedition in the City of Antioch Chapter XXI
Demolition of Idolatrous Temples Throughout the World Chapter XXII
Theophilus, Bishop of ALEXANDRIA.—THE Idolatrous Temple and Statues Destroyed in That City Chapter XXIII
Dispute Between Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, and the Bishops of the West, Concerning Paulinus (A.d. 381) Chapter XXIV
Tyranny of Eugenius, and the Victory the Emperor Theodosius Obtained by Faith Chapter XXV
Death of the Emperor Theodosius Chapter XXVI
Honorius the Emperor, and the Monk Telemachus Chapter XXVII
Piety of the Emperor ARCADIUS.—ORDINATION of St. John Chrysostom Chapter XXVIII
Boldness of the Bishop John in the Cause of God Chapter XXIX
Idolatrous Temples Destroyed by John, in Phenå’cia Chapter XXX
the Church of the Goths Chapter XXXI
the Benevolence of John Towards the SCYTHIANS.—ZEAL Manifested by Him Against Marcion Chapter XXXII
Petition of Gaãnas and Reply of John Chrysostom Chapter XXXIII
Chrysostom Repairs as an Ambassador to Gaãnas Chapter XXXIV
Persecution Against John, Bishop of Constantinople Chapter XXXV
Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, and Alexander, Bishop of Antioch Chapter XXXVI
Repentance of Those Who Had Persecuted the Bishop John, and the Removal of His Remains Chapter XXXVII
Faith of Theodosius the Younger, and of His Sisters Chapter XXXVIII
Theodotus Bishop of Antioch Chapter XXXIX
the Persecution in Persia, and the Martyrdoms Which Took Place Chapter XL
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