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On the Theophania

Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843

What other, excepting our Saviour, persuaded the Egyptians,—more attached as they were to…

What other, excepting our Saviour, persuaded the Egyptians,—more attached as they were to the fear of Demons than any other people, and from whom came the error of a multiplicity of Gods to the Greeks,—that henceforth they should be no more (so) infatuated, and no more give that venerable name to beasts, reptiles, noxious and irrational animals; but should acknowledge that one God alone who is above all, and contend for his righteousness in every sort of death?