The Table of Contents
The Table of Contents
THE HISTORY.--BOOK I. Pages 1-42.PAGE
PREFACE.
--Design of the work
1
CHAPTER
I.
Artifice by which the devil attempts to subvert the purity of the faith
2
Chap.
II.
Heresy of Nestorius discovered and condemned
4
Chap.
III.
Letter from Cyril to Nestorius.--Council of Ephesus
6
Chap.
IV.
Deposition of Nestorius
7
Chap.
V.
Deposition of Cyril and of John.--Their reconciliation
9
Chap.
VI.
Cyril's eulogy of a letter from John of Antioch
10
Chap.
VII.
Death of Nestorius
11
Chap.
VIII.
Succession of bishops at Constantinople
18
Chap.
IX.
Heresy of Eutyches
18
Chap.
X.
Proceedings of the second council of Ephesus
19
Chap.
XI.
An apology for differences of opinion among Christians
20
Chap.
XII.
Condemnation of the Nestorian doctrine by Theodosius
23
Chap.
XIII.
Simeon the Stylite
24
Chap.
XIV.
Description of the appearance of a star near the column of Simeon
28
Chap.
XV.
Isidore of Pelusium and Synesius of Cyrene
30
Chap.
XVI.
Translation of the remains of Ignatius
31
Chap.
XVII.
Attila king of the Huns.--Earthquakes
33
Chap.
XVIII.
Antioch embellished by different governors
34
Chap.
XIX.
Wars during the reign of Theodosius
35
Chap.
XX.
The empress Eudocia
36
Chap.
XXI.
Visits of Eudocia to Jerusalem.--Ascetics
37
Chap.
XXII.
Buildings erected by Eudocia.--Accession of Marcian
42
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THE HISTORY.--BOOK II. Pages 43-118.
CHAPTER
I.
Fortunes and character of Marcian
43
Chap.
II.
Council of Chalcedon summoned by Marcian
46
Chap.
III.
Description of the Church of St. Euphemia
48
Chap.
IV.
Council of Chalcedon
51
Chap.
V.
Tumult at Alexandria--and at Jerusalem
63
Chap.
VI.
Drought, famine, and pestilence in Asia Minor
67
Chap.
VII.
Death of the emperor Valentinian.--Rome taken.--Successors of Valentinian
67
Chap.
VIII.
Death of the emperor Marcian.--Murder of Proterius, Bishop of Alexandria.
--Election of Timothy, surnamed Aelurus (the Cat)
69
Chap.
IX.
Letter from the emperor Leo
75
Chap.
X.
Replies of the bishops.--And of Simeon
77
Chap.
XI.
Punishment of Timothy
79
Chap.
XII.
Earthquake at Antioch
80
Chap.
XIII.
Conflagration at Constantinople
81
Chap.
XIV.
Other public calamities
83
Chap.
XV.
Marriage of Zeno and Ariadne
84
Chap.
XVI.
Reign of Anthemius--of Olybrius--and other Western princes
84
Chap.
XVII.
Death of the emperor Leo
85
Chap.
XVIII.
Epitome of the acts of the council of Chalcedon
86
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THE HISTORY.--BOOK III. Pages 119-188.
CHAPTER
I.
Character of the emperor Zeno
119
Chap.
II.
Incursions of the barbarians
120
Chap.
III.
Insurrection of Basiliscus.--Flight of Zeno
121
Chap.
IV.
Circular of Basiliscus
121
Chap.
V.
Reception of the circular
126
Chap.
VI.
Proceedings of Timothy Aelurus
128
Chap.
VII.
Counter circular of Basiliscus
129
Chap.
VIII.
Restoration of Zeno
131
Chap.
IX.
Epistle of the Asiatic bishops to Acacius
132
Chap.
X.
Succession of bishops at Antioch
133
Chap.
XI.
Succession of bishops at Alexandria
134
Chap.
XII.
Ecclesiastical measures of Zeno
134
Chap.
XIII.
Publication of the Henoticon of Zeno
135
Chap.
XIV.
The Henoticon (Instrument of Union)
136
Chap.
XV.
Correspondence between Simplicius and Zeno
140
Chap.
XVI.
Deposition of Calandion, and restoration of Peter the Fuller
140
Chap.
XVII.
Letter from Peter to Acacius
141
Chap.
XVIII.
Felix issues a sentence of deposition against Acacius
144
Chap.
XIX.
Interference of Cyril the Monk
145
Chap.
XX.
Correspondence between Felix and Zeno
145
Chap.
XXI.
Accusation of the legates by Simeon the monk, and their consequent deprivation
147
Chap.
XXII.
Commotion at Alexandria on account of the council of Chalcedon
149
Chap.
XXIII.
Succession of bishops at Constantinople, Alexandria, and Antioch
150
Chap.
XXIV.
Death of Armatus
151
Chap.
XXV.
Insurrection and death of Theodoric
152
Chap.
XXVI.
Insurrection of Marcian
153
Chap.
XXVII.
Insurrection of Illus and Leontius
154
Chap.
XXVIII.
Account of Mammianus and his structures
155
Chap.
XXIX.
Death of Zeno.--Succession of Anastasius
156
Chap.
XXX.
Divisions in the church
157
Chap.
XXXI.
Letter to Alcison from the monks of Palestine
159
Chap.
XXXII.
Ejection of Macedonius and Flavian from their sees
163
Chap.
XXXIII.
Severus, bishop of Antioch
165
Chap.
XXXIV.
Act of deposition against Severus
168
Chap.
XXXV.
Suppression of the Isaurian insurrection
170
Chap.
XXXVI.
Invasion of the Arabs
171
Chap.
XXXVII.
Capture of Amida.-- Founding of Daras
171
Chap.
XXXVIII.
The Long Wall
172
Chap.
XXXIX.
Abolition of the Chrysargyrum
173
Chap.
XL.
Falsehoods of the historian Zosimus
176
Chap.
XLI.
Refutation of Zosimus
177
Chap.
XLII.
The Gold-Rate
184
Chap.
XLIII.
Insurrection of Vitalian
185
Chap.
XLIV.
Sedition at Constantinople
186
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THE HISTORY.--BOOK IV. Pages 189-244.
CHAPTER
I.
Accession of Justin
189
Chap.
II.
Designs and death of Amantius and Theocritus
189
Chap.
III.
Assassination of Vitalian
190
Chap.
IV.
Deposition of Severus, bishop of Antioch.--Succession of Paul and Euphrasius
191
Chap.
V.
Fires and earthquakes at Antioch.--Death of Euphrasius
192
Chap.
VI.
Elevation of Ephraemius, count of the East, to the patriarchate of Antioch
193
Chap.
VII.
Miracles of Zosimus and John
194
Chap.
VIII.
General calamities
197
Chap.
IX.
Appointment of Justinian to a share in the empire
198
Chap.
X.
The council of Chalcedon upheld by Justinian
199
Chap.
XI.
Deposition of Anthimus and Theodosius from their sees
200
Chap.
XII.
Cabades and Chosroes, kings of Persia
201
Chap.
XIII.
Incursion of the Arabs.--Sedition at Constantinople
202
Chap.
XIV.
Persecution by Huneric
203
Chap.
XV.
Cabaones the Moor
204
Chap.
XVI.
Expedition of Belisarius against the Vandals
206
Chap.
XVII.
Triumph of Belisarius
208
Chap.
XVIII.
Origin of the Moors.--Munificence of Justinian in Africa
209
Chap.
XIX.
Events following the death of Theodoric
210
Chap.
XX.
Conversion of the Heruli
212
Chap.
XXI.
Loss and recovery of Rome
212
Chap.
XXII.
Conversion of the Abasgi
213
Chap.
XXIII.
Conversion of the people on the Tanais.--Earthquakes
213
Chap.
XXIV.
Achievements and piety of Narses
214
Chap.
XXV.
Invasion of the Persians. -- Capture of Antioch
215
Chap.
XXVI.
Display of the wood of the cross at Apamea
217
Chap.
XXVII.
Siege of Edessa by Chosroes
218
Chap.
XXVIII.
Miracle at Sergiopolis
221
Chap.
XXIX.
Pestilence
223
Chap.
XXX.
Avarice of Justinian
226
Chap.
XXXI.
Description of the church of St. Sophia at Constantinople
227
Chap.
XXXII.
Partiality of Justinian for the Blue faction
229
Chap.
XXXIII.
Barsanuphius the ascetic
230
Chap.
XXXIV.
Simeon the monk
231
Chap.
XXXV.
Thomas the monk
233
Chap.
XXXVI.
Account of a miracle in the patriarchate of Menas
235
Chap.
XXXVII.
Succession of bishops
236
Chap.
XXXVIII.
The fifth general council
237
Chap.
XXXIX.
Departure of Justinian from orthodoxy
241
Chap.
XL.
Anastasius, patriarch of Antioch
242
Chap.
XLI.
Death of Justinian
244
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THE HISTORY.--BOOK V. Pages 245-283.
CHAPTER
I.
Accession of Justin the Second
245
Chap.
II.
Murder of Justin, kinsman of the emperor
247
Chap.
III.
Execution of Aetherius and Addaeus
248
Chap.
IV.
Edict of Justin concerning the faith
249
Chap.
V.
Deposition of Anastasius, patriarch of Antioch
254
Chap.
VI.
Gregory, the successor of Anastasius
254
Chap.
VII.
Submission of the inhabitants of Persarmenia
256
Chap.
VIII.
Siege of Nisibis by Marcian
258
Chap.
IX.
Invasion of the Persians
258
Chap.
X.
Capture of Apamea and Daras
262
Chap.
XI.
Insanity of Justin
263
Chap.
XII.
Embassy of Trajan to Chosroes
264
Chap.
XIII.
Proclamation of Tiberius.--His character
265
Chap.
XIV.
Successes of the Roman commander Justinian against the Persians
267
Chap.
XV.
Death of Chosroes.--Succession of Hormisdas
270
Chap.
XVI.
Succession of bishops
271
Chap.
XVII.
Earthquake at Antioch
271
Chap.
XVIII.
Commotion on account of Anatolius
272
Chap.
XIX.
Character and achievements of Maurice
275
Chap.
XX.
Overthrow of the Persians
277
Chap.
XXI.
Prodigies foreshewing the elevation of Maurice to the empire
278
Chap.
XXII.
Accession of Maurice
279
Chap.
XXIII.
Chronological statement
280
Chap.
XXIV.
Succession of writers on sacred and profane history
281
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THE HISTORY.--BOOK VI. Pages 284-314.
CHAPTER
I.
Nuptials of Maurice and Augusta
284
Chap.
II.
Alamundarus the Arab, and his son Naamanes
286
Chap.
III.
Military operations of John and Philippicus
287
Chap.
IV.
Mutiny of the troops against Priscus
288
Chap.
V.
Compulsory elevation of Germanus
289
Chap.
VI.
Mission of Philippicus
290
Chap.
VII.
Accusations against Gregory, patriarch of Antioch
290
Chap.
VIII.
Recurrence of earthquakes at Antioch
292
Chap.
IX.
Inroad and destruction of the barbarians
294
Chap.
X.
Clemency of the emperor towards the rebels.--Invasion of the Avars
295
Chap.
XI.
Mission of the patriarch Gregory to the troops
295
Chap.
XII.
Oration of Gregory to the troops
296
Chap.
XIII.
Submission of the troops
299
Chap.
XIV.
Loss of Martyropolis
300
Chap.
XV.
Capture of Ocbas
302
Chap.
XVI.
Murder of Hormisdas
303
Chap.
XVII.
Flight of Chosroes the younger
304
Chap.
XVIII.
Mission of Gregory and Domitian to meet Chosroes
305
Chap.
XIX.
Restoration of Chosroes
305
Chap.
XX.
Golanduch the martyr
306
Chap.
XXI.
Offerings of Chosroes
306
Chap.
XXII.
Naamanes the Arab
310
Chap.
XXIII.
Simeon the Stylite the younger
311
Chap.
XXIV.
Death of the patriarch Gregory
313