Also known as Socrates Scholasticus, the fifth-century Byzantine historian Socrates of Constantinople was the first layman to write church history. His ‘Historia Ecclesiastica’ covers the history of late ancient Christianity from AD 305 to 439. Composed in seven books, it is written in simple and concise Greek, offering an impartial account of important events, occasionally embellished with anecdotes from eyewitnesses. An indispensable documentary source for fourth and early fifth century Christian history, ‘Historia Ecclesiastica’ provided the Medieval Latin church with a major portion of its knowledge of early Christianity. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Socrates’ complete extant works, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Socrates’ life and works


* Features the complete extant works of Socrates of Constantinople, in both English translation and the original Greek


* Concise introduction to the text


* Includes A. C. Zenos’ 1890 translation, previously appearing in the ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’


* Excellent formatting of the texts


* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables


* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing you to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students


* Features two bonus biographies — discover Socrates’ ancient world

CONTENTS:

The Translation


Church History (c. 439)

The Greek Text


Contents of the Greek Text

The Dual Text


Dual Greek and English Text

The Biographies


Introduction to Socrates of Constantinople (1890) by A. C. Zenos


Socrates of Constantinople (1911) by Adolf von Harnack