A History Of The Church, In Seven Books: From The Accession Of Constantine To A. D. 305, To The 38th Year Of Theodosius II, Including A Period Of 140 Years (1844) is a historical book written by Socrates. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian church from the time of Constantine's accession to the throne in 305 AD up to the 38th year of Theodosius II's reign. The author covers a period of 140 years and divides the book into seven sections. The first section of the book describes the reign of Constantine and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire. The second section covers the period from the death of Constantine to the accession of Julian the Apostate. The third section discusses the reign of Julian and his attempts to restore paganism as the dominant religion. The fourth section of the book covers the reign of Jovian and the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire. The fifth section covers the reign of Valentinian and his efforts to suppress heresy within the church. The sixth section discusses the reign of Theodosius I and his role in establishing orthodoxy within the church. The final section of the book covers the reign of Theodosius II and his efforts to maintain the unity of the church. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of the major events and figures within the church, including the rise of monasticism, the Council of Nicaea, and the Arian controversy. Overall, A History Of The Church, In Seven Books is an important historical work that provides a comprehensive account of the early Christian church. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of church history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity.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.