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New Church History Articles
- Helvidius, Vigilantius, and Aerius
- Opposition to Monasticism. Jovinian
- The Benedictines. Cassiodorus
- The Rule of St. Benedict
- Benedict of Nursia
- St. Paula
- St. Jerome as a Monk
- Monasticism in the West. Athanasius, Ambrose, Augustine, Martin of Tours
- Fanatical and Heretical Monastic Societies in The East
- Pachomius and the Cloister Life
Tag Archives: Theodosius I
Elevation of Woman and the Family
The benign effect of Christianity on legislation in the Graeco-Roman empire is especially noticeable in the following points: 1. In the treatment of women. From the beginning, Christianity labored, primarily in the silent way of fact, for the elevation of … Continue reading
Book Title: History of the Christian Church
Related Topics: Anthusa, Christianity, Christians, Constantine, Monica, Nonna, Theodosius I, Theodosius II, Valentinian
The Heathen Apologetic Literature
After the death of Julian most of the heathen writers, especially the ablest and most estimable, confined themselves to the defence of their religion, and thus became, by reason of their position, advocates of toleration; and, of course, of toleration … Continue reading
Book Title: History of the Christian Church
Related Topics: Antioch, Aurelius Symmachus, Christianity, Constantinople, Nicomedia, Themistius, Theodosius I