A History of the Early Church, Volume 4: The Era of the Church Fathers

Re-affirmation of divisions in the church, 13. Synods in Alexandria, 14; and in Antioch, 14. Church policy of the new emperors, 16. Banishments under Valens, 17. Eustathius's journey to Rome, 18. New leaders in theology, 20. Basil's attempts at reconciliation, 22. Negotiations with Athanasius, 23. The Missions of Sabinus, 25. Basil sends Dorotheus to Rome, 26. The two journeys of Dorotheus and Sanctissimus, 28. Death of Basil, 31. CONTENTS formulates the duties of a Christian ruler, 77. Conflict with the Empress-mother Justina, 78; and Valentinian II, 81. Theodosius becomes sole ruler, 84. His attitude to paganism in the west and in the east, 84. The spiritual influence of Ambrose, 87. Sacrum Imperium, 88. Rebellion of Eugenius, 92. Ambrose takes a hand against him, 92. Emperor and bishop, 95. POPULAR CHRISTIANITY IN THE FOURTH CENTURY . 97 Changes in the constitution of the established church, 97. Likings for the mysterious, 98. Baptism of adults, 99. Cyril of Jerusalem teaches Christians, 101. Grace and will, 102, Faith, 103, God, 103, Christ, 104, the last judgment, 105. The Holy Spirit, 106, the church, 106. The mystery of the sacraments, 108. John Chrysostom and his city congregation, no. Biblicism, 113. Superstition and the Jewish rites, 113. The Christian and the prevailing emergency, 115. Perfection and Christianity in everyday life, 119. Martyrs as examples and as patrons, 122.

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