Socrates Scholasticus discusses faith, prayer, and ordination in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 1. The opening subject is “division begins in the church firm this controversy; and alexander bishop of alexandria excommunicates arius and his adherents.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses faith, the Holy Spirit, and ordination in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 2. The opening subject is “eusebius, bishop of nicomedia, and his party, by again endeavoring to introduce the arian heresy, create disturbances in the churches.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses martyrdom, truth, and faith in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 3. The opening subject is “by the co-operation of eusebius and athanasius a synod is held at alexandria, wherein the Trinity is declared to be consubstantial.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses ordination, faith, and knowledge in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 4. The opening subject is “engagement between valens and procopius near nacolia in phrygia; after which the usurper is betrayed by his chief officers, and with them put to death.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses baptism, ordination, and faith in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 5. The opening subject is “after the death of valens the goths again attach constantinople, and are repulsed by the citizens, aided by some saracen auxiliaries.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses ordination, prayer, and repentance in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 6. The opening subject is “on the death of theodosius his two sons divide the empire. rufinus is slain at the feet of arcadius.”
Socrates Scholasticus discusses ordination, prayer, and baptism in THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, Book 7. The opening subject is “conflict between the Christians and jews at alexandria: and breach between the bishop cyril and the prefect orestes.”
