G.F. Hill's biography of Porphyry, a bishop in the ancient city of Gaza, sheds light on the religious and cultural history of the Eastern Mediterranean in the fifth century. Hill draws on a variety of sources to paint a vivid picture of Porphyry's life and times, including his struggles against heresy, his pastoral care of his flock, and his interactions with other Christian leaders and secular authorities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.