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The History of the Church

A New Translation
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The History of the Church by Eusebius of Caesarea is a foundational work that chronicles the development of early Christianity up to the early 4th century. The book provides insights into the lives of key Christian figures, early church controversies, and interactions with Roman authorities. It documents the transition from persecution to the acceptance and spread of Christianity, offering a vital historical perspective on the religion's early growth and struggles.
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This captivating historical account may appeal to you if you're interested in early Christianity's development, providing an insightful glimpse into the lives and struggles of early Christians. Eusebius of Caesarea offers a detailed chronicle of the church's formation, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by religious history or early church figures.

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The History of the Church

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Eusebius’s groundbreaking History of the Church remains the single most important source for the history of the first three centuries of Christianity and stands among the classics of Western literature.

His iconic story of the church’s origins, endurance of persecution, and ultimate triumph — with its cast of martyrs, heretics, bishops, and emperors — has profoundly shaped the understanding of Christianity’s past and provided a model for all later ecclesiastical histories.

This new translation, which includes detailed essays and notes, comes from one of the leading scholars of Eusebius’s work and offers rich context for the linguistic, cultural, social, and political background of this seminal text.

Accessible for new readers and thought-provoking for specialists, this is the essential text for anyone interested in the history of Christianity.

Series: World Literature in Translation

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The History of the Church by Eusebius of Caesarea has been praised as a lucid and insightful translation, providing a valuable guide to early Christian history. Reviewers commend it for being an accessible and scholarly work that is likely to become a standard text for studying Eusebian history. The translation is noted for its cultural and social insights, making it a remarkable and superior version to others available.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520291102

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 8 maps

Contributors:

  • Translated by Jeremy M. Schott

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 552

About the Author

 Jeremy M. Schott, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University, has published extensively on religion, philosophy, and culture in the era of Eusebius and Constantine. His previous books include Christianity, Empire, and the Making of Religion in Late Antiquity.

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