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... historian proceeds in his nar- rative and observations thus : — " But neither these exertions , nor his largesses to the people , nor his offerings to the gods , did away the infa- mous imputation under which Nero lay , of having ...
... historian proceeds in his nar- rative and observations thus : — " But neither these exertions , nor his largesses to the people , nor his offerings to the gods , did away the infa- mous imputation under which Nero lay , of having ...
Page 32
... historians , who lived in the age when the event was known , falsely as well as officiously ascribed these words to him . Thirdly , these books abound with exhortations to patience , and with topics of comfort under distress . " Who ...
... historians , who lived in the age when the event was known , falsely as well as officiously ascribed these words to him . Thirdly , these books abound with exhortations to patience , and with topics of comfort under distress . " Who ...
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... historian to magnify the fortitude , or exaggerate the sufferings , of his party . When they fled for their lives , he tells us . When the churches had rest , he remarks it . When the people took their part , he does not leave it ...
... historian to magnify the fortitude , or exaggerate the sufferings , of his party . When they fled for their lives , he tells us . When the churches had rest , he remarks it . When the people took their part , he does not leave it ...
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... historian closes the account by telling us , that , for two years , he received all that came unto him . in his own hired house , where he was permitted to dwell * Acts xx . 16 . Acts xxv . 9 , 11 . + Acts xxi . 27-33 . Acts xxiv . 27 ...
... historian closes the account by telling us , that , for two years , he received all that came unto him . in his own hired house , where he was permitted to dwell * Acts xx . 16 . Acts xxv . 9 , 11 . + Acts xxi . 27-33 . Acts xxiv . 27 ...
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... historian , from whom we have drawn this account , in the part of his narrative which relates to Saint Paul , is supported by the strongest corroborating testimony that a history can receive . We are in posses- sion of letters written ...
... historian , from whom we have drawn this account , in the part of his narrative which relates to Saint Paul , is supported by the strongest corroborating testimony that a history can receive . We are in posses- sion of letters written ...
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