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Chapter XXVIII. Macarius another monk, wrote at Rome books Against the mathematicians, in which labour he sought the comfort of oriental writings · Chapter LI. Another Evagrius Wrote a Discussion Between Simon the Jew and Theophilus the Christian, a Work Which Is Very Well Known

Chapter LVIII

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Cyril,2674 bishop of the church at Alexandria, published various treatises on various Questions, and also composed many homilies, which are recommended for preaching by the Greek bishops. Other books of his are; On the downfall of the synagogue, On faith against the heretics, and a work directed especially against Nestorius and entitled, A Refutation, in which all the secrets of Nestorius are exposed and his published opinions are refuted.

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    Born about 376, bishop of Alexandria 412, died 444.

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 3, ed. Philip Schaff and Henry Wace (1890–1900). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.