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 XVIII.

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THE IMMEDIATE SUCCESSORS OF JULIAN.

Anecdote.――Accession of Jovian.――His Character.――Christianity reinstated.――Death of Jovian.――Recall of Athanasius.――Wide Condemnation of Arianism.――Heroism of Jovian.――Valentinian and Valens.――Valentinian enthroned.――Valens in the East.――Barbarian Irruptions.――Reign of Theodosius.――Aspect of the Barbarians. ――Rome captured by Alaric.――Character of Alaric.――His Death and Burial.――Remarkable Statement of Adolphus.――Attila the Hun. ――Valentinian III.――Acadius.――Eloquence of Chrysostom.――His Banishment and Death.――Rise of Monasticism.