Publisher's Synopsis
The Ecclesiastical History is a book written by Scholasticus, also known as Socrates, a fifth-century Christian historian. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian church from the time of Christ until the author's own time. It covers the major events and figures of the church, including the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Council of Nicaea, the Arian controversy, and the rise of monasticism. Scholasticus draws on a wide range of sources, including official church documents, letters, and other historical accounts. The book is notable for its impartiality and its focus on factual accuracy, rather than theological interpretation. It provides a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and for anyone interested in the history of the church.This is the version by SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS, considered the more accurate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
