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""A History of the Church in Seven Books"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Christian Church from the accession of Constantine in the year 305 AD to the 38th year of Theodosius II, covering a period of 140 years. Written by Socrates, a Christian historian of the 5th century AD, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the major events that shaped the Christian Church during this period, including the rise of Christianity as a state religion, the Council of Nicaea, and the Arian controversy. The book is divided into seven books, each focusing on a specific period of Church history. Socrates' writing style is clear and concise, and his account is based on extensive research and first-hand knowledge of the events he describes. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church and its role in shaping Western civilization.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.