Orosius
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Paulinus, who wrote the life of St. Ambrose, assures us that he had these particulars from the lips of Mascezel himself; and Orosius heard them from those who had been eye-witnesses of the fact.
From The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. by Christmas, Henry
Nevertheless, Orosius and St. Jerome could not be ignorant of crimes of which all the world had been informed.
From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
The very decided statements of Orosius and Augustine as to his heathenism may be explained by the pagan style of Claudian’s political poems.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
Orosius, § 47, 20. " the Persian, § 48, 1. " of Samosata, § 33, 8; 39, 3.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
The historian Orosius says the Burgundii were a quiet people, with gentle manners, respecting the civil authorities, and living in friendly relations with the Gauls.
From Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 by Walton, William
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