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Damocles’ Sword – The Fourth Century
Damocles’ sword. Twice in Greek history the Spartans appear as heroes — when they fought under Leonidas in the pass
Socrates’ Death
Socrates’ death occurred in the year 399 an Athenian court condemned Socrates for opposing the official religion of the state,
Early Civilizations to Modern Age
The Life of Jesus Christ (B. C. 6 to 29 A. D.)
ALL THAT is known about Jesus of Nazareth appears in the first four books of the New Testament. These books,
The Resurrection and the Faithful Few A. D. 29 – 35
JESUS lived and died a Jew. Like the ancient Hebrew teachers, he urged people to love God and to love
Paul of Tarsus A. D. 35 – 64
THERE was one man who had more to do with the future of the Christian church than even the apostles
Distant Past and New Challenges
Milestones of History
Attila, The Scourge of God (451 A.D.)
Attila, the “Scourge of God” was the legendary force that — curiously enough — helped to hold the tottering Roman
Old Europe Crumbles (451 – 520 A.D.)
Old Europe crumbles as barbarian waves batter civilizations. Ironically, the victory on the Mauriac Plain sealed the fate both of
St. Benedict’s Rule 520 A.D.
St. Benedict’s monks tried to poison him, on one occasion it is said – and they often disregarded his instructions,
