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Eusebius explained
“With the army Galerius will lead against them this time, they will be too busy to destroy abandoned buildings,” Constantine assured him. “In less...
Law prohibiting pederasty
Next he turned his attention to those called Gentiles, torturing their persons and plundering their lands. of this group, those who decided to become...
Foolishly thinking
As none of the previous Emperors had molested these churches, many men, even those of the orthodox faith, got their livelihood by working on...
Laid waste the Empire
This encouraged still others of them to rob the poor Romans; and after their pillaging, they too were further rewarded by the gracious Emperor....
Headwaters of the river Aboras
“Batnae is on the main route from Antioch to Carrhae and Resaina.” Dacius put a stubby forefinger on the map. “Galerius must intend to...
Armenians under the sword
“For the same reason Crassus risked it several hundred years ago the hope of covering himself with glory with a sudden blow at the...
Inherit the kingdom and build a temple
‘It was no more than he deserved for seeking to destroy his father.”
“No doubt,” Dacius agreed. “But the Jews have another explanation. They claim...
Impartiality led to the disclosure of secrets
So long as a trial was in progress there was no prejudice for or against either litigant, plaintiff or defendant, and both were cross-examined...
The illness became less sever
These events took place in the evening, and not long after Isaac, now utterly despairing both of his throne and his life, allowed himself...
The insignia of the sovereign
I will dwell for a few moments on this affair and the reasons for it. It was mid-day, and the emperor was suffering from...
