Ecclesiastical History
440–443
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This address encourages Emperor Theodosius by highlighting his virtues, piety, and leadership, positioning him as an exemplary ruler who embodies the qualities of ancient kings and virtuous leaders. | 6 |
This book offers a comprehensive history of early Christianity, emphasizing the prophetic origins of Christ, the divine guidance behind its acceptance, and the political and religious developments that shaped the church during Constantine's reign. | 50 |
This book offers a comprehensive overview of early Christian history, emphasizing divine discoveries, the deeds of prominent figures, the construction of sacred sites, and the controversies surrounding theological doctrines. | 68 |
This book provides a detailed account of the tumultuous period following the death of Constantine the Great, highlighting the divisions and conflicts within the early Christian church over doctrinal issues, especially concerning Nicene orthodoxy and Arianism. | 49 |
This book offers a detailed account of the tumultuous events in early Christian history, focusing on theological disputes, church politics, imperial interventions, and the lives of influential figures such as Athanasius, Cyril, and Macedonius. | 64 |
This book offers a detailed account of Julian's reign, highlighting his efforts to promote paganism, suppress Christianity, and manipulate religious practices to regain pagan favor, often resorting to deceit and violence. | 54 |
This book offers a detailed account of the political and religious upheavals within the Roman Empire during the reigns of Julian, Jovian, Valentinian, Gratian, and Valens, emphasizing the struggles over Christian doctrine and imperial authority. | 86 |
This book provides a detailed account of the ecclesiastical and political events during the reign of Theodosius the Great, highlighting the confrontations between Nicene Christians and Arian heretics, as well as the efforts to unify and clarify Christian doctrine through councils and laws. | 57 |
This book offers a comprehensive account of the turbulent ecclesiastical and secular events during the late Roman Empire, highlighting the lives and conflicts of prominent church figures like Sozomen's own times, including John Chrysostom and Theophilus of Alexandria. | 56 |
This book recounts the history of early Christian and Byzantine figures, emphasizing divine intervention, piety, and the moral virtues of prominent individuals, especially Pulcheria, the sister of Emperor Theodosius II. | 25 |