Constantines voice Dacius
“We will gain nothing by dividing our forces.” At the note of assurance in Constantine’s voice Dacius glanced at him sharply. The old soldier...
Christ also subsists in His human nature
St. Emperor Justinian:
DIALOGUE WITH PAUL OF NISIBIS
Translated by Dr. Jeffrey Macdonald, 1998.
Extract of the Discussion which the Emperor Justinian had with Paul the Bishop...
Paul of Nisibis is further suggested
The doctrinal positions ascribed to Justinian in the Dialogue are largely consistent with those found in his other writings and can be derived from...
Stepping down from the dais
“Augusta,” he said, stepping down from the dais, upon which the throne chair stood, and moving toward her.
“The title is no longer mine,” she...
Magnificent imperial baths
A little east of the Forum at the center of the city were the magnificent imperial baths, called the barbarathermen. Consisting of three stories,...
Unsuspecting enemy
The cavalry did not remain with the foot, but launched a wide swing eastward and then south, trapping the unsuspecting enemy against the river...
Hypostasis is counted as an indivisible unity
Nestorian: If Christ is not two hypostases as He is two natures, then one of His natures does not subsist and does not have...
After Constantius Chlorus
Maximin Daia ate like a pig, snuffling and slobbering over his meat and wine, but no one seemed to pay any attention to him....
The Imperial Guard sleep
“I’m a cub too,” he admitted.
“But with the best blood in your veins of any of them, you can be sure of that. By...
Inevitable short and rather dull sword
As a cadet, his equipment consisted of a pair of rough tunics for training and a supply of loin cloths and cotton shirts as...
