Clement, of Alexandria, [278], [287], [303].
Cyprian, S., his statement of the Church's organic unity founded on the Primacy given to Peter, [326-331];
puts the force of the Episcopate in its unity, [147], [332-4];
repudiates a parallel between the twelve tribes of Israel and the Church, on the question of unity, [334];
agreement of his witness with that of S. Paul, S. Ignatius, and S. Irenæus, [349];
his conversion, described by himself, a type of heathen conversion in general, [336-8];
describes the relaxation produced by the long peace of the Church before the Decian persecution, [350-2];
his martyrdom, [358];
says the Emperor Decius would much rather endure the appointment of a rival emperor than of a Bishop of Rome, [356].