The Ecclesiastical History

The Ecclesiastical History is a book written by Scholasticus, also known as Socrates, a Christian historian who lived in Constantinople in the 5th century AD. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian Church from the time of Christ to the year 439 AD. In this book, Scholasticus provides a detailed chronicle of the major events, people, and doctrines that shaped the history of the Christian Church during this period. He covers topics such as the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Council of Nicaea, the Arian controversy, the rise of monasticism, and the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire.Scholasticus draws on a variety of sources to create a vivid and informative portrait of the early Christian Church. He includes anecdotes and personal stories of key figures in the Church, such as Athanasius, Cyril of Alexandria, and John Chrysostom, which help to bring the history to life.The Ecclesiastical History is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Church history, as well as anyone interested in the development of Christianity in the ancient world. It remains one of the most important and influential works on the subject, and continues to be studied and referenced by scholars today.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.