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Secret Persecution by Licinius, who causes Some Bishops to be put to Death at Amasia of Pontus.
iv.vi.ii.i
Demolition of Churches, and Butchery of the Bishops.iv.vi.ii.ii
How Constantine was stirred in Behalf of the Christians thus in Danger of Persecution.iv.vi.ii.iii
That Constantine prepared himself for the War by Prayer: Licinius by the Practice of Divination.iv.vi.ii.iv
What Licinius, while sacrificing in a Grove, said concerning Idols, and concerning Christ.iv.vi.ii.v
An Apparition seen in the Cities subject to Licinius, as of Constantine's Troops passing through them.iv.vi.ii.vi
That Victory everywhere followed the Presence of the Standard of the Cross in Battle.iv.vi.ii.vii
That Fifty Men were selected to carry the Cross.iv.vi.ii.viii
That One of the Cross-Bearers, who fled from his Post, was slain: while Another, who faithfully stood his Ground, was preserved.iv.vi.ii.ix
Various Battles, and Constantine's Victories.iv.vi.ii.x
Flight, and Magic Arts of Licinius.iv.vi.ii.xi
How Constantine, after praying in his Tabernacle, obtained the Victory.iv.vi.ii.xii
His Humane Treatment of Prisoners.iv.vi.ii.xiii
A Farther Mention of his Prayers in the Tabernacle.iv.vi.ii.xiv
Treacherous Friendship, and Idolatrous Practices of Licinius.iv.vi.ii.xv
How Licinius counseled his Soldiers not to attack the Standard of the Cross.iv.vi.ii.xvi
Constantine's Victory.iv.vi.ii.xvii
Death of Licinius, and Celebration of the Event.iv.vi.ii.xviii
Rejoicings and Festivities.iv.vi.ii.xix
Constantine's Enactments in Favor of the Confessors.iv.vi.ii.xx
His Laws concerning Martyrs, and concerning Ecclesiastical Property.iv.vi.ii.xxi
How he won the Favor of the People.iv.vi.ii.xxii
That he declared God to be the Author of his Prosperity: and concerning his Rescripts.iv.vi.ii.xxiii
Law of Constantine respecting Piety towards God, and the Christian Religion.iv.vi.ii.xxiv
An Illustration from Ancient Times.iv.vi.ii.xxv
Of Persecuted and Persecutors.iv.vi.ii.xxvi
How the Persecution became the Occasion of Calamities to the Aggressors.iv.vi.ii.xxvii
That God chose Constantine to be the Minister of Blessing.iv.vi.ii.xxviii
Constantine's Expressions of Piety towards God; and Praise of the Confessors.iv.vi.ii.xxix
A Law granting Release from Exile, from Service in the Courts, and from the Confiscation of Property.iv.vi.ii.xxx
Release likewise granted to Exiles in the Islands.iv.vi.ii.xxxi
And to those ignominiously employed in the Mines and Public Works.iv.vi.ii.xxxii
Concerning those Confessors engaged in Military Service.iv.vi.ii.xxxiii
The Liberation of Free Persons condemned to labor in the Women's Apartments, or to Servitude.iv.vi.ii.xxxiv
Of the Inheritance of the Property of Martyrs and Confessors, also of those who had suffered Banishment or Confiscation of Property.iv.vi.ii.xxxv
The Church is declared Heir of those who leave no Kindred; and the Free Gifts of such Persons Confirmed.iv.vi.ii.xxxvi
Lands, Gardens, or Houses, but not Actual Produce from them, are to be given back.iv.vi.ii.xxxvii
In what Manner Requests should be made for these.iv.vi.ii.xxxviii
The Treasury must restore Lands, Gardens, and Houses to the Churches.iv.vi.ii.xxxix
The Tombs of Martyrs and the Cemeteries to be transferred to the Possession of the Churches.iv.vi.ii.xl
Those who have purchased Property belonging to the Church, or received it as a Gift, are to restore it.iv.vi.ii.xli
An Earnest Exhortation to worship God.iv.vi.ii.xlii
How the Enactments of Constantine were carried into Effect.iv.vi.ii.xliii
That he promoted Christians to Offices of Government, and forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice.iv.vi.ii.xliv
Statutes which forbade Sacrifice, and enjoined the Building of Churches.iv.vi.ii.xlv
Constantine's Letter to Eusebius and Other Bishops, respecting the Building of Churches, with Instructions to repair the Old, and erect New Ones on a Larger Scale, with the Aid of the Provincial Governors.iv.vi.ii.xlvi
That he wrote a Letter in Condemnation of Idolatry.iv.vi.ii.xlvii
Constantine's Edict to the People of the Provinces concerning the Error of Polytheism, commencing with Some General Remarks on Virtue and Vice.iv.vi.ii.xlviii
Concerning Constantine's Pious Father, and the Persecutors Diocletian and Maximian.iv.vi.ii.xlix
That the Persecution originated on Account of the Oracle of Apollo, who, it was said, could not give Oracles because of “the Righteous Men.”iv.vi.ii.l
That Constantine, when a Youth, heard from him who wrote the Persecution Edict that “the Righteous Men” were the Christians.iv.vi.ii.li
The Manifold Forms of Torture and Punishment practiced against the Christians.iv.vi.ii.lii
That the Barbarians kindly received the Christians.iv.vi.ii.liii
What Vengeance overtook those who on Account of the Oracle raised the Persecution.iv.vi.ii.liv
Constantine gives Glory to God, makes Grateful Acknowledgment of the Sign of the Cross, and prays for the Churches and People.iv.vi.ii.lv
He prays that All may be Christians, but compels None.iv.vi.ii.lvi
He gives Glory to God, who has given Light by his Son to those who were in Error.iv.vi.ii.lvii
He glorifies him again for his Government of the Universe.iv.vi.ii.lviii
He gives Glory to God, as the Constant Teacher of Good.iv.vi.ii.lix
An Admonition at the Close of the Edict, that No One should trouble his Neighbor.iv.vi.ii.lx
How Controversies originated at Alexandria through Matters relating to Arius.iv.vi.ii.lxi
Concerning the Same Arius, and the Melitians.iv.vi.ii.lxii
How Constantine sent a Messenger and a Letter concerning Peace.iv.vi.ii.lxiii
Constantine's Letter to Alexander the Bishop, and Arius the Presbyter.iv.vi.ii.lxiv
His Continual Anxiety for Peace.iv.vi.ii.lxv
That he also adjusted the Controversies which had arisen in Africa.iv.vi.ii.lxvi
That Religion began in the East.iv.vi.ii.lxvii
Being grieved by the Dissension, he counsels Peace.iv.vi.ii.lxviii
Origin of the Controversy between Alexander and Arius, and that these Questions ought not to have been discussed.iv.vi.ii.lxix
An Exhortation to Unanimity.iv.vi.ii.lxx
There should be no Contention in Matters which are in themselves of Little Moment.iv.vi.ii.lxxi
The Excess of his Pious Concern caused him to shed Tears; and his Intended Journey to the East was postponed because of These Things.iv.vi.ii.lxxii
The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter.iv.vi.ii.lxxiii