The Ecclesiastical History Of Socrates, Surnamed Scholasticus, Or The Advocate: Comprising A History Of The Church In Seven Books - Paperback

by Henri De Valois (Translator), Edward Walford (Translator)

The Ecclesiastical History of Socrates, Surnamed Scholasticus, or The Advocate is a seven-book historical account of the early Christian church, written by the Greek historian Socrates Scholasticus. This particular edition of the book has been translated into English by Henri De Valois. The book covers the period from the reign of Emperor Constantine to the end of the reign of Emperor Theodosius II. It provides a detailed account of the major events, controversies, and religious movements that shaped the early church, including the Arian controversy, the rise of monasticism, and the Council of Chalcedon. The book is considered an important primary source for the study of early Christian history and theology.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.