The History of Christianity Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

CHAPTER XVII.

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JULIAN THE APOSTATE.

The Devotion of Constantine to Christianity.――Constantius and the Barbarians.――Conspiracy of Magnentius.――The Decisive Battle.――Decay of Rome.――Fearful Retribution.――Noble Sentiments of the Bishop of Alexandria.――Death of Constantius.――Gallus and Julian.――Julian enthroned.――His Apostasy.――His Warfare against Christianity.――Unavailing Attempt to rebuild Jerusalem. ――Persecution.――His Expedition to the East, and Painful Death.