Treves and other centers
Constantine himself led an austere life and there was a minimum of luxury in the palace, so the major part of the accumulation in...
Eusebius admitted
The sermon was quickly finished and the people filed out. The Empress and Lady Valeria went down an aisle along one side of the...
History of your religion
“I am no soothsayer, as the priests of Apollo claim to be.” Eusebius appeared to take no umbrage at his words or manner. “But...
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...
