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On the Theophania
Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843
But, that our discourse may not wander from Scripture, take the proof of these things …
But, that our discourse may not wander from Scripture, take the proof of these things even from the writings of those primitive acquaintances and Disciples of our Saviour, (as found) in the book of their own “Acts.” They so wrought upon those of the Gentiles who received their doctrine, that many of these,—who formerly accused them of magic,—so entirely changed their conduct, that they boldly brought forward the abominable books which they had formerly kept secret, to them into the midst of the assemblies, and threw them into the fire in the presence of all. Hear then the statement of these things, which runs thus:—