01-05-2006, 05:04 PM
Just had to share this.
I came across this in my readings today. This guy is my diss topic BTW
"For I assert with confidence, that though, by way of chastisement for our sins, hostile barbarians rise up for a short while against the Roman dominion, yet that by the valour of Him who governs us the empire will continue to be invincible, provided it does not restrict but widens the influence of Christianity"
Cosmas Indicopleustes, The Christian Topography, Book II
The date of composition is c. 543. written in Alexandria.
A very interesting perspective I think.
I came across this in my readings today. This guy is my diss topic BTW
"For I assert with confidence, that though, by way of chastisement for our sins, hostile barbarians rise up for a short while against the Roman dominion, yet that by the valour of Him who governs us the empire will continue to be invincible, provided it does not restrict but widens the influence of Christianity"
Cosmas Indicopleustes, The Christian Topography, Book II
The date of composition is c. 543. written in Alexandria.
A very interesting perspective I think.
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