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Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr. E.H. Gifford (1903) -- Book 5**Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr.
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr. E.H. Gifford (1903) -- Book 6**Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr.
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr. E.H. Gifford (1903) -- Book 7**Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr.
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr. E.H. Gifford (1903) -- Book 8**Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr.
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr. E.H. Gifford (1903) -- Book 9**Eusebius of Caesarea: Praeparatio Evangelica (Preparation for the Gospel). Tr.
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: The History of the Martyrs in Palestine (1861). Translated by William Cureton.**Eusebius of Caesarea: The History of the Martyrs in Palestine (1861). Translated by William Cureton.**
Eusebius of Caesarea
Eusebius of Caesarea: TheophaniaEusebius argues that Jesus Christ was neither a magician nor a deceiver, but the divine teacher who led humanity to true worship, virtue, holiness, and knowledge of God. He contrasts Christ’s teachings and disciples with pagan magic, superstition, idolatry, and immoral philosophy.
Eusebius of Emesa
Eusebius of Emesa, Homily on the sufferings and death of our Lord (1859) pp.215-231**Eusebius of Emesa, Homily on the sufferings and death of our Lord (1859) pp.215-231**
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 1**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 2**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 3**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 4**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 5**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Evagrius Scholasticus
Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846). Book 6**Evagrius Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History (AD431-594), translated by E. Walford (1846).
Theodotus
Excerpts of TheodotusSelections from the Prophetic Scriptures.
Martin Luther
First Principles of the Reformation or the Ninety-five Theses and the Three Primary Works"I, Martin Luther, Doctor, of the Order of Monks at Wittemberg, desire to testify publicly that certain propositions against pontifical indulgences, as they call them, have been put forth by me." This volume is a collection of several works by the father of the Reformation, Martin Luther, edited by Henry Wace. First is a series of introductory essays by Wace and others, and a synopsis of the th...
Lactantius
Fragments of LactantiusI. Fear, love, joy, sadness, lust, eager desire, anger, pity, emulation, admiration,—these motions or affections of the mind exist from the beginning of man’s creation by the Lord; and they were usefully and advantageously introduced into human nature, that by governing himself by these with method, and in accordance with reason, man may be able, by acting manfully, to exercise those good quali...
Gregory Nazianzen
Gregory Nazianzen, "Julian the Emperor" (1888). Oration 4: First Invective Against Julian.**Gregory Nazianzen, "Julian the Emperor" (1888). Oration 4: First Invective Against Julian.**
Gregory Nazianzen
Gregory Nazianzen, "Julian the Emperor" (1888). Oration 5: Second Invective Against Julian.**Gregory Nazianzen, " Julian the Emperor" (1888). Oration 5: Second Invective Against Julian.**
Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory of Nyssa, Life of St. Macrina (1916) pp. 17-79 ; English Translation**Gregory of Nyssa, Life of St. Macrina (1916) pp.