| Scope Of Chapter XXVIII. |
| Final Destruction of Paganism. Introduction of the Worship of Saints and Relics among the Christians |
| AD | Event |
| 378-395 | The Destruction of the Pagan Religion— State of Paganism at Rome . |
| 384 | Petition of the Senate for the Altar of Victory |
| 388 | Conversion of Rome. |
| 381 | Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces—
The Temple of Serapis at Alexandria |
| 389 | Its final Destruction |
| 390 | The Pagan Religion is prohibited—
Oppressed |
| 390-420 | and finally extinguished
The Worship of the Christian Martyrs
General Reflections
| I | Fabulous Martyrs and Relics |
| II | Miracles |
| III | Revival of Polytheism |
| IV | Introduction of Pagan Ceremonies |
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