Section 8
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Vll the Old Testament as we have it at the present day. (ch. 26.) Tatian was a disciple of Justin, but according to Irenseus, fell into some errors on Christian duty. His Diatessaron, a kind of Harmony of the Gospels, is noticed by Eusebius. The last author noticed in the fourth book, is the Syrian Bardesanes, against Marcion, arid it closes about A. D. 170, comprising nearly fifty years of the. second century. The fifth book opens with the persecutions under Verus. Lyons and Vienna, the two capitals of Gaul, are distinguished for mar tyrs. Remarkable instances of Christian faith and fortitude are exhibited in Vittius Epagathus, Maturus, Attalus, Blandina and others. The restoration of the lapsed, through the mediation of the martyrs, a remarkable vision of Attalus, one of them, and the successful prayer of the Christian legion, are among the incidents related, (ch. 4-6.) The succession of Roman bishops is given from Irensus, from whom also the account of miracles performed by believers, is taken. Irenffius is also cited on the Canon, (ch. 8,) particularly on the Septuagint. The school founded by Pantsnus, at Alexandria, who was succeeded by Clement, together with the eulogium of the latter on his master, gives a favorable view of the Egyptian Church. The succession of Gentile bishops in the Church of Jerusalem, now, seems to have been a consequence of the exclusion of Jews from JElid.. Rhodo of Asia Minor, wrote about this time, on the divisions caused by Marcion. (ch. 13.) The Phrygian heresy and the schism of Blastus at Rome, are among the troubles of the Church noticed by the same writer. He has also transmitted to us what we know of Miltiades and his works, especially on the Montanists. Extracts from Apollonius of Rome, caused much zeal in refuting the pretended prophets, (ch. 18.) Serapion, bishop of Antioch, is cited on the same subject ; Irenasus writes against schism, and the learned Apollonius dies a martyr at Rome, under Commodus. The question on the Passover being started about this time, occasions great offence. Victor presumes to exooin