CHAPTER V.

Jerusalem the Sacred City--Alexandria Noted for Philosophy--School of Hypatia--Mob Murders Her--Doctrines of Cyril--Jerusalem a Scene of Suffering--Fulfillment of Prophecy--Herculaneum and Pompeii--Their Destruction--Evidences {VI.} of their Wickedness--Excavations--Roman Rule--Removal of Capital--Crimes of Constantine--Commencement of Greek Empire--Description of Constantinople--Its Capture by Crusaders--Taken by the Turks--Intellectual Degradation--Priestcraft--Debauchery--Turkish Rule.