I would argue that it also was the oppression of the emperors in constantinople, the wars with the persians, the influx of germ...  Read More

I would argue that it also was the oppression of the emperors in constantinople, the wars with the persians, the influx of germanic tribes and a conflux of many other factors.  Read Less

The explanation and very reasonable and the interplay with the greek is included.

The explanation and very reasonable and the interplay with the greek is included.  Read Less

The non-arians are those who saw unity in the trinity, unity and equality.

The non-arians are those who saw unity in the trinity, unity and equality.  Read Less

As is so typical with power struggles, those with the most might ends up right.

As is so typical with power struggles, those with the most might ends up right.  Read Less

For example, athanasius wrote, that he was falsely accused of murder by the arians.

For example, athanasius wrote, that he was falsely accused of murder by the arians.  Read Less

The only improvement possible to this book would have been to start the tale earlier, immediately after the crucifixion.

The only improvement possible to this book would have been to start the tale earlier, immediately after the crucifixion.  Read Less

I thought the author did a good job of remaining impartial and reporting the facts as they have come down to us, making this a ...  Read More

I thought the author did a good job of remaining impartial and reporting the facts as they have come down to us, making this a relatively non-biased account based on historical accuracy rather than theological idealism.  Read Less

A key set of observations that the author opines on are:1.

A key set of observations that the author opines on are:1.  Read Less