1 Preface. Death of Constantine 1 :50. |
2 Preface Continued .8 :40. |
3 How God honors Pious Princes, but destroys Tyrants 1.5 1:15. |
4 God honored Constantine .4 :20. |
5 He reigned above Years, & lived above 60 .8 :40. |
6 He was Servant of God, & Conqueror of Nations .6 :30. |
7 With Cyrus, King of Persians, & with Alexander of Macedon 1 :50. |
8 He conquered nearly Whole World 1 :50. |
9 He was the Son of a Pious Emperor, & bequeathed Power to Royal Sons 1 :50. |
10 Need for this History, & its Value for Edification 1.7 1:25. |
11 His Present Object is to record only Pious Actions of Constantine 1 :50. |
12 Like Moses, he was reared in the Palaces of Kings 1.5 1:15. |
13 Of Constantius his Father, who refused to imitate Diocletian, Maximian, & Maxentius, in their Persecution of Christians 1.1 :55. |
14 How Constantius his Father, being reproached with Poverty by Diocletian, filled his Treasury, & afterwards restored Money to those by whom it had been contributed 1.6 1:20. |
15 Persecution raised by his Colleagues .6 :30. |
16 How Constantius, feigning Idolatry, expelled those who consented to offer Sacrifice, but retained in his Palace all who were willing to confess Christ 1.3 1:05. |
17 His Christian Manner of Life 1 :50. |
18 After Abdication of Diocletian & Maximian, Constantius became Chief Augustus, & was blessed with a Numerous Offspring 1 :50. |
19 His Son Constantine, who in his Youth accompanied Diocletian into Palestine .8 :40. |
20 Flight of Constantine to his Father because of Plots of Diocletian .5 :25. |
21 Death of Constantius, who leaves his Son Constantine Emperor .7 :35. |
22 How, after Burial of Constantius, Constantine was Proclaimed Augustus by Army 1 :50. |
23 Brief Notice of Destruction of Tyrants .4 :20. |
24 It was by Will of God that Constantine became possessed of Empire .4 :20. |
25 Victories of Constantine over Barbarians & Britons .8 :40. |
26 How he resolved to deliver Rome from Maxentius .5 :25. |
27 After reflecting on Downfall of those who had worshiped Idols, he made Choice of Christianity 1.6 1:20. |
28 While he was praying, God sent him a Vision of a Cross of Light in Heavens at Mid-day, with an Inscription admonishing him to conquer by that 1.9 1:35. |
29 How Christ of God appeared to him in his Sleep, & commanded him to use in his Wars a Standard made in Form of Cross .5 :25. |
30 Making of Standard of Cross .3 :15. |
31 Description of Standard of Cross, which the Romans now call Labarum 1 :50. |
32 How Constantine received Instruction, & read Sacred Scriptures 1.1 :55. |
33 Adulterous Conduct of Maxentius at Rome .6 :30. |
34 How Wife of a Prefect slew herself for Chastity’s Sake .6 :30. |
35 Massacre of Roman People by Maxentius .7 :35. |
36 Magic Arts of Maxentius against Constantine; & Famine at Rome .5 :25. |
37 Defeat of Maxentius’s Armies in Italy .7 :35. |
38 Death of Maxentius on Bridge of Tiber 1.8 1:30. |
39 Constantine’s Entry into Rome .7 :35. |
40 Statue of Constantine holding a Cross, & its Inscription .7 :35. |
41 Rejoicings throughout Provinces; & Constantine’s Acts of Grace .9 :45. |
42 Honors Conferred upon Bishops, & Building of Churches .6 :30. |
43 Constantine’s Liberality to Poor 1.1 :55. |
44 How he was present at Synods of Bishops .7 :35. |
45 His Forbearance with Unreasonable Men .8 :40. |
46 Victories over Barbarians .4 :20. |
47 Death of Maximin, who had attempted a Conspiracy, and of Others whom Constantine detected by Divine Revelation .8 :40. |
48 Celebration of Constantine’s Decennalia .3 :15. |
49 How Licinius oppressed East .9 :45. |
50 How Licinius attempted a Conspiracy against Constantine .9 :45. |
51 Intrigues of Licinius against Bishops, & his Prohibition of Synods 1 :50. |
52 Banishment of Christians & Confiscation of their Property .7 :35. |
53 Edict that Women should not meet with Men in Churches .5 :25. |
54 Those who refuse to sacrifice are to be dismissed from Military Service, & those in Prison not to be fed 1 :50. |
55 Lawless Conduct and Covetousness of Licinius 1 :50. |
56 At length he undertakes to raise a Persecution .6 :30. |
57 Maximian, brought Low by a Fistulous Ulcer with Worms, issued an Edict in Favor of Christians .9 :45. |
58 Maximin, who had persecuted Christians, was compelled to fly disguised as a Slave 1.5 1:15. |
59 Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of Christians .7 :35. |
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1 Secret Persecution by Licinius, who causes Some Bishops to be put to Death at Amasia of Pontus .9 :45. |
2 Demolition of Churches, & Butchery of Bishops 1.2 1. |
3 Constantine stirred on Behalf of Christians thus in Danger of Persecution .9 :45. |
4 Constantine prepared himself for War by Prayer: Licinius by Practice of Divination 1.2 1. |
5 What Licinius sacrificing in a Grove said about Idols & Christ 1.7 1:25. |
6 Apparition seen in Cities subject to Licinius, as of Constantine’s Troops passing through them .8 :40. |
7 That Victory everywhere followed Presence of the Standard of Cross in Battle .4 :20. |
8 Men selected to carry Cross .4 :20. |
9 A Cross-Bearer, who fled his Post, was slain: while Another, who faithfully stood his Ground, was preserved 1.1 :55. |
10 Various Battles, and Constantine’s Victories .5 :25. |
11 Flight & Magic Arts of Licinius .9 :45. |
12 Constantine, after praying in his Tabernacle, obtained Victory 1 :50. |
13 His Humane Treatment of Prisoners .7 :35. |
14 Farther Mention of his Prayers in Tabernacle .6 :30. |
15 Treacherous Friendship, & Idolatrous Practices of Licinius .7 :35. |
16 Licinius counseled his Soldiers not to attack the Standard of Cross .7 :35. |
17 Constantine’s Victory .3 :15. |
18 Death of Licinius, and Celebration of Event .4 :20. |
19 Rejoicings and Festivities 1.4 1:10. |
20 Constantine’s Enactments in Favor of Confessors 1.2 1. |
21 His Laws concerning Martyrs, & concerning Ecclesiastical Property .6 :30. |
22 How he won Favor of People .5 :25. |
23 He declared God Author of his Prosperity: & about his Rescripts .9 :45. |
24 Law of Constantine respecting Piety towards God, & Christian Religion .9 :45. |
25 An Illustration from Ancient Times .8 :40. |
26 Persecuted & Persecutors .9 :45. |
27 How Persecution became Occasion of Calamities to Aggressors .6 :30. |
28 God chose Constantine to be Minister of Blessing .9 :45. |
29 Constantine’s Expressions of Piety towards God; & Praise of Confessors 1.2 1. |
30 Law granting Release from Exile, from Service in Courts, & from Confiscation of Property .7 :35. |
31 Release likewise granted to Exiles in Islands .7 :35. |
32 Release of those ignominiously employed in Mines & Public Works .5 :25. |
33 Confessors engaged in Military Service .5 :25. |
34 Liberation of Free Persons condemned to labor in Women’s Apartments, or to Servitude .8 :40. |
35 Inheritance of Property of Martyrs & Confessors, also of those who had suffered Banishment or Confiscation of Property .8 :40. |
36 Church declared Heir of those who leave no Kindred, & Free Gifts of such Persons Confirmed .6 :30. |
37 Lands, Gardens, or Houses, but not Actual Produce from them, are to be given back .8 :40. |
38 In what Manner Requests should be made for these .8 :40. |
39 Treasury must restore Lands, Gardens, & Houses to Churches .5 :25. |
40 Tombs of Martyrs & Cemeteries to be transferred to Possession of Churches .5 :25. |
41 Those who have purchased Property belonging to the Church, or received it as a Gift, are to restore it .5 :25. |
42 Earnest Exhortation to worship God .8 :40. |
43 How Enactments of Constantine were carried into Effect .4 :20. |
44 He promoted Christians to Offices of Government, & forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice .5 :25. |
45 Statutes which forbade Sacrifice, & enjoined the Building of Churches .8 :40. |
46 Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius & Other Bishops, respecting Building of Churches, with Instructions to repair Old, & erect New Ones on a Larger Scale, with Aid of Provincial Governors 1.3 1:05. |
47 He wrote a Letter in Condemnation of Idolatry .5 :25. |
48 Constantine’s Edict to People of Provinces concerning Error of Polytheism, commencing with Some General Remarks on Virtue & Vice .8 :40. |
49 Constantine’s Pious Father, & Persecutors Diocletian & Maximian .6 :30. |
50 Persecution from Oracle of Apollo who said she couldn't work because of “Righteous Men.” .4 :20 |
51 A Youth, heard from him who wrote Persecution Edict that “Righteous Men” were Christians .7 :35. |
52 Manifold Forms of Torture & Punishment practiced against Christians .5 :25. |
53 Barbarians kindly received Christians .4 :20. |
54 What Vengeance overtook those who on Account of the Oracle raised Persecution .5 :25. |
55 Constantine gives Glory to God, makes Grateful Acknowledgment of Sign of Cross, & prays for Churches & People .8 :40. |
56 He prays that All may be Christians, but compels None .8 :40. |
57 He gives Glory to God, who has given Light by his Son to those who were in Error .4 :20. |
58 He glorifies him again for his Government of Universe .8 :40. |
59 He gives Glory to God, as Constant Teacher of Good .7 :35. |
60 Admonition at Close of Edict, that No One should trouble his Neighbor .8 :40. |
61 How Controversies originated at Alexandria through Matters relating to Arius 1.3 1:05. |
62 Arius, and the Melitians .4 :20. |
63 Constantine sent a Messenger & a Letter concerning Peace .6 :30. |
64 Constantine’s Letter to Alexander Bishop, and Arius Presbyter .3 :15. |
65 His Continual Anxiety for Peace .5 :25. |
66 He adjusted Controversies which arose in Africa .4 :20. |
67 Religion began in East .5 :25. |
68 Being grieved by the Dissension, he counsels Peace 1 :50. |
69 Origin of Controversy between Alexander & Arius, & these Questions shouldn't have been discussed 1.5 1:15. |
70 Exhortation to Unanimity .3 :15. |
71 There should be no Contention in Matters which are in themselves of Little Moment 2.5 2:05. |
72 Excess of his Pious Concern caused him to shed Tears; & his Intended Journey to East was postponed because of These Things 1 :50. |
73 Controversy continues without Abatement, even after Receipt of This Letter .6 :30. |
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1 Comparison of Constantine’s Piety with Wickedness of Persecutors 2.7 2:15. |
2 Farther Remarks on Constantine’s Piety, & his Open Testimony to Sign of Cross .7 :35. |
3 Of his Picture surmounted by a Cross & having beneath it a Dragon 1.1 :55. |
4 Farther Notice of the Controversies raised in Egypt by Arius .6 :30. |
5 Disagreement respecting Celebration of Easter 1.1 :55. |
6 How he ordered a Council to be held at Nicæa 1.1 :55. |
7 General Council, at which Bishops from all Nations were Present .9 :45. |
8 Assembly was composed, as in Acts of Apostles, of Individuals from Various Nations .6 :30. |
9 Virtue and Age of 2 Bishops .4 :20. |
10 Council in Palace. Constantine, entering, took his Seat in Assembly 1.4 1:10. |
11 Silence of Council, after Some Words by Bishop Eusebius .4 :20. |
12 Constantine’s Address to Council concerning Peace 1.7 1:25. |
13 How he led Dissentient Bishops to Harmony of Sentiment .8 :40. |
14 Unanimous Declaration of Council concerning Faith, & Celebration of Easter .4 :20. |
15 How Constantine entertained Bishops on Occasion of His Vicennalia .7 :35. |
16 Presents to Bishops, & Letters to People generally .4 :20. |
17 Constantine’s Letter to Churches respecting Council at Nicæa .9 :45. |
18 He speaks of their Unanimity respecting Feast of Easter, & against Practice of Jews 2.3 1:55. |
19 Exhortation to follow Example of Greater Part of World 1.2 1. |
20 Exhortation to obey Decrees of the Council .8 :40. |
21 Recommendation to the Bishops, on their Departure, to Preserve Harmony 1.8 1:30. |
22 How he dismissed Some, & wrote Letters to Others; also his Presents .4 :20. |
23 How he wrote to Egyptians, exhorting them to Peace .6 :30. |
24 How he wrote Frequent Letters of a Religious Character to Bishops & People .5 :25. |
25 How he ordered Erection of a Church at Jerusalem, in Holy Place of our Saviour’s Resurrection .5 :25. |
26 Holy Sepulchre had been covered with Rubbish & with Idols by Ungodly 2.2 1:50. |
27 How Constantine commanded Materials of Idol Temple, & Soil itself, to be removed at a Distance .5 :25. |
28 Discovery of Most Holy Sepulchre .5 :25. |
29 How he wrote concerning Erection of a Church, both to Governors of Provinces, & to Bishop Macarius .7 :35. |
30 Constantine’s Letter to Macarius respecting the Building of Church of our Saviour 1.2 1. |
31 That Building should surpass all Churches in World in Beauty of its Walls, its Columns, & Marbles 1 :50. |
32 That he instructed Governors concerning Beautifying of Roof; also concerning Workmen, & Materials .6 :30. |
33 How Church of our Saviour, New Jerusalem prophesied of in Scripture, was built .8 :40. |
34 Description of Structure of the Holy Sepulchre .2 :10. |
35 Description of Atrium and Porticos .2 :10. |
36 Description of Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of Body of Church .7 :35. |
37 Description of Double Porticos on Either Side, & of Three Eastern Gates .4 :20. |
38 Description of the Hemisphere, Twelve Columns, & their Bowls .3 :15. |
39 Description of Inner Court, the Arcades & Porches .4 :20. |
40 Number of his Offerings .3 :15. |
41 Erection of Churches in Bethlehem, & on Mount of Olives .5 :25. |
42 Empress Helena, Constantine’s Mother, having visited this Locality for Devotional Purposes, built these Churches .7 :35. |
43 Farther Notice of Churches at Bethlehem 1.4 1:10. |
44 Helena’s Generosity and Beneficent Act .5 :25. |
45 Helena’s Pious Conduct in the Churches .4 :20. |
46 How she made her Will, & died at Age of Eighty Years .7 :35. |
47 How Constantine buried his Mother, & how he honored her during her Life 1.2 1. |
48 How he built Churches in Honor of Martyrs, & abolished Idolatry at Constantinople .7 :35. |
49 Representation of Cross in Palace, & of Daniel at Public Fountains .6 :30. |
50 That he erected Churches in Nicomedia, & in Other Cities .8 :40. |
51 He ordered a Church to be built at Mambre .7 :35. |
52 Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius concerning Mambre .6 :30. |
53 Saviour appeared in this Place to Abraham 1.8 1:30. |
54 Destruction of Idol Temples and Images everywhere 2.2 1:50. |
55 Overthrow of an Idol Temple, and Abolition of Licentious Practices, at Aphaca in Phœnicia 1.5 1:15. |
56 Destruction of Temple of Æsculapius at Ægæ 1 :50. |
57 How Gentiles abandoned Idol Worship, & turned to Knowledge of God 1.1 :55. |
58 How he destroyed Temple of Venus at Heliopolis, & built First Church in that City 1.2 1. |
59 Disturbance at Antioch by Eustathius 1.8 1:30. |
60 Constantine’s Letter to Antiochians, directing them not to withdraw Eusebius from Cæsarea, but to seek some one else 4.2 3:30. |
61 Emperor’s Letter to Eusebius praising him for refusing Bishopric of Antioch 1.1 :55. |
62 Constantine’s Letter to the Council, depreciating Removal of Eusebius from Cæsarea 1.4 1:10. |
63 How he displayed his Zeal for the Extirpation of Heresies .8 :40. |
64 Constantine’s Edict against Heretics 1.3 1:05. |
65 Heretics are deprived of their Meeting Places 1.4 1:10. |
66 How on Discovery of Prohibited Books among Heretics, Many of them return to Catholic Church 1.3 1:05. |
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1 How he honored Many by Presents and Promotions .9 :45. |
2 Remission of a Fourth Part of Taxes .5 :25. |
3 Equalization of More Oppressive Taxes .3 :15. |
4 His Liberality, from His Private Resources, to the Losers in Suits of a Pecuniary Nature .6 :30. |
5 Conquest of Scythians defeated through Sign of Our Saviour .8 :40. |
6 Conquest of the Sarmatians, consequent on Rebellion of their Slaves .7 :35 |
7 Ambassadors from Different Barbarous Nations receive Presents from Emperor 1 :50. |
8 He wrote also to King of Persia, who had sent him an Embassy, on Behalf of Christians in his Realm .6 :30. |
9 Letter of Constantine Augustus to Sapor, King of Persians, containing a truly Pious Confession of God & Christ .8 :40. |
10 Writer denounces Idols, & glorifies God .9 :45. |
11 Against Tyrants & Persecutors; & on Captivity of Valerian .5 :25. |
12 He declares that, having witnessed Fall of Persecutors, he now rejoices at Peace enjoyed by Christians .6 :30. |
13 He bespeaks his Affectionate Interest for Christians in his Country .6 :30. |
14 How Zealous Prayers of Constantine procured Peace to Christians .5 :25. |
15 He causes himself to be represented on his Coins, and in his Portraits, in Attitude of Prayer .5 :25. |
16 He forbids by Law the Placing his Likeness in Idol Temples .3 :15. |
17 His Prayers in the Palace, & his Reading Holy Scriptures .4 :20. |
18 He enjoins General Observance of Lord’s Day, & Day of Preparation 1.1 :55. |
19 He directed even his Pagan Soldiers to pray on Lord’s Day .7 :35. |
20 Form of Prayer given by Constantine to his Soldiers .5 :25. |
21 He orders Sign of Saviour’s Cross to be engraven on his Soldiers’ Shields .3 :15. |
22 Of his Zeal in Prayer, & Honor he paid to Feast of Easter .8 :40. |
23 He forbade Idolatrous Worship, but honored Martyrs & Church Festivals .5 :25. |
24 He described himself to be a Bishop, in Charge of Affairs External to Church .5 :25. |
25 Prohibition of Sacrifices, of Mystic Rites, Combats of Gladiators, also Licentious Worship of Nile .9 :45. |
26 Amendment of Law in Force respecting Childless Persons, & of Law of Wills 1.7 1:25. |
27 Among Other Enactments, he decrees that no Christian shall slave to a Jew, & affirms Validity of Decisions of Councils .9 :45. |
28 His Gifts to Churches, & Bounties to Virgins & to Poor .5 :25. |
29 Constantine’s Discourses & Declamations 1.8 1:30. |
30 He marked out before a Covetous Man Measure of a Grave, & so put him to Shame .6 :30. |
31 He was derided because of his Excessive Clemency .4 :20. |
32 Constantine’s Oration which he wrote to Assembly of Saints .4 :20. |
33 How he listened standing to Eusebius’ Declamation in Honor of our Saviour’s Sepulchre 1 :50. |
34 He wrote to Eusebius respecting Easter, & respecting Copies of Holy Scriptures .4 :20. |
35 Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius, in praise of his Discourse concerning Easter 1.1 :55. |
36 Constantine’s Letter to Eusebius on Preparation of Copies of Holy Scriptures 1.1 :55. |
37 How Copies were provided .4 :20. |
38 How Market-Town of Gaza was made a City for its Profession of Christianity, & received Name of Constantia .4 :20. |
39 A Place in Phœnicia also was made a City, & in Other Cities Idolatry was abolished, & Churches built .8 :40. |
40 Having conferred Dignity of Cæsars on his Three Sons at Three Decennial Periods of his Reign, he dedicated Church at Jerusalem .8 :40. |
41 In meantime he ordered a Council to be convened at Tyre, because of Controversies raised in Egypt 1 :50. |
42 Constantine’s Letter to the Council at Tyre 2 1:40. |
43 Bishops from all Provinces attended Dedication of Church at Jerusalem 1 :50. |
44 Their Reception by Notary Marianus; Distribution of Money to Poor; & Offerings to Church .7 :35. |
45 Various Discourses by Assembled Bishops; also by Eusebius, Writer of this History .9 :45. |
46 Eusebius afterwards delivered his Description of Church of Saviour, & a Tricennial Oration before Constantine himself .7 :35. |
47 Council at Nicæa held in 20th, Dedication of Church at Jerusalem in 30th Year of his Reign .5 :25. |
48 Constantine was displeased with one who praised him excessively .6 :30. |
49 Marriage of his Son Constantius Cæsar .4 :20. |
50 Embassy & Presents from Indians .5 :25. |
51 Constantine divided Empire between 3 Sons, who he instructed in Politics & Religion .9 :45. |
52 That after they had reached Man’s Estate he was their Guide in Piety 1.3 1:05. |
53 Having reigned about Years, & lived above 60, he still had a Sound Body .5 :25. |
54 Those who abused His Extreme Benevolence for Avarice & Hypocrisy .8 :40. |
55 Constantine employed himself in Composition of Various Kinds to Close of his Life 1.2 1. |
56 How he took Bishops with him on an Expedition against Persians, & took with him a Tent in Form of a Church 1 :50. |
57 He received an Embassy from Persians and kept Night Vigil with others at Feast of Easter .5 :25. |
58 Concerning Building of a Church in Honor of Apostles at Constantinople .6 :30. |
59 Farther Description of same Church .4 :20. |
60 He also erected his own Sepulchral Monument in this Church 1.2 1. |
61 His Sickness at Helenopolis, & Prayers respecting his Baptism .8 :40. |
62 Constantine’s Appeal to Bishops, requesting them to confer upon him Rite of Baptism 1.3 1:05. |
63 How after his Baptism he rendered Thanks to God .8 :40. |
64 Constantine’s Death at Noon on Feast of Pentecost .7 :35. |
65 Lamentations of Soldiery and their Officers .6 :30. |
66 Removal of the Body from Nicomedia to Palace at Constantinople .6 :30. |
67 He received same Honors from Counts and other Officers as before his Death 1.1 :55. |
68 Resolution of Army to confer thence-forward the Title of Augustus on his Sons .8 :40. |
69 Mourning for Constantine at Rome; & Honor paid him there through Paintings after his Death .9 :45. |
70 His Burial by his Son Constantius at Constantinople .6 :30. |
71 Sacred Service in Church of Apostles on the Occasion of Constantine’s Funeral 1 :50. |
72 Of Phœnix .6 :30. |
73 How Constantine is represented on Coins in Act of ascending to Heaven .3 :15. |
74 God whom he had honored deservedly honored him in Return .5 :25. |
75 He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God .5 :25. |
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