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Nestorius
Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp. 336-380. Book 2 Part 2.**Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp. 336-380.
Nestorius
Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp.87-95. Book 1 Part 2.**Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp.87-95. Book 1 Part 2.**
Nestorius
Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp. 96-130. Book 1. Part 3.**Nestorius, The Bazaar of Heracleides (1925) pp. 96-130.
John Calvin
Of Prayer—A Perpetual Exercise of Faith. The Daily Benefits Derived from It.The Daily Benefits Derived from It. This treatise on prayer comes from Book III, Chapter 20 of Calvin's magnum opus, Institutes of the Christian Religion.
Lactantius
Of the Manner in Which the Persecutors DiedThe Lord has heard those supplications which you, my best beloved Donatus,[[cite:1959]] pour forth in His presence all the day long, and the supplications of the rest of our brethren, who by a glorious confession have obtained an everlasting crown, the reward of their faith. Behold, all the adversaries are destroyed, and tranquillity having been re-established throughout the Roman empire, the l...
Venantius Fortunatus
On EasterThe seasons blush varied with the flowery, fair weather[[cite:2105]], and the gate of the pole lies open with greater light. His path in the heaven raises the fire-breathing[[cite:2106]] sun higher, who goes forth on his course,[[cite:2107]] and enters the waters of the ocean.
John Calvin
On the Christian LifeThis devotional book, written for the purpose of teaching Christians how to live out their faith, is divided into five sections. First, Calvin tells us that every follower of Christ loves righteousness and is called to righteousness.
Lactantius
On the Workmanship of God, or the Formation of ManHow disturbed I am, and in the greatest necessities, you will be able to judge from this little book which I have written to you, Demetrianus, almost in unadorned words, as the mediocrity of my talent permitted, that you might know my daily pursuit, and that I might not be wanting to you, even now an instructor, but of a more honourable subject and of a better system. For if you afforded yourse...
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 1. pp. 1-56.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 1. pp.
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 2. pp.57-119.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 2. pp.57-119.**
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 3. pp. 120-179.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 3. pp.
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 4. pp.180-202.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 4. pp.180-202.**
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 5. pp.203-245.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 5. pp.203-245.**
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 6. pp.246-268.**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 6. pp.246-268.**
Optatus of Milevis
Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 7. pp.275-...**Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 7. pp.275-310.**
Origen
Origen, On Prayer (Unknown date). Translation.**Origen, On Prayer (Unknown date). Translation.**
Palladius of Helenopolis
Palladius, The Lausiac History (1918) pp. 35-180. English Translation.**Palladius, The Lausiac History (1918) pp. 35-180.
Photius, Patriarch of Constantinople
Philostorgius, Ecclesiastical HistoryAn epitome compiled by Photius from Philostorgius's lost twelve-book ecclesiastical history, covering the Arian controversy and the history of the Church from the early fourth century to about 425. The work preserves a hostile account of Philostorgius's Eunomian and Arian sympathies alongside valuable historical details and fragments.
Latinius Drepanius Pacatus
Polycarp, Fragments from Victor of Capua (2006). Text and translation.**Polycarp, Fragments from Victor of Capua (2006). Text and translation.**
Possidius, Bishop of Calama
Possidius, Life of St. Augustine (1919) pp.39-145.**Possidius, Life of St. Augustine (1919) pp.39-145.**