Not so, however, in Palestine. Eusebius was in that land at the time of the persecution: he has related scenes he beheld. (Eccl. Hist. bk.8.) He would of course "Bible in the Church," p. 144.
Ibid., p. 145. On the other hand it is singular that Augustine, himself not very particular, was able to reproach the Donatists with using Second Maccabees.
observe what books the Christians held dear amidst the havoc done to their treasures.