| Eusebius: The Church History Contributor(s): Eusebius (Author), Maier, Paul L. (Editor), Maier, Paul L. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0825433282 ISBN-13: 9780825433283 Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional OUR PRICE: $26.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1999 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Much of our knowledge of the first three centuries of Christianity comes from Eusebius, the first great historian of the Christian faith. This full-color edition is a standard reference work on the early church. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Reference - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Dewey: 270.1 |
| LCCN: 98013442 |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.34" W x 9.34" (2.05 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Next to Josephus, Eusebius is the most widely-consulted reference work on the early church. Much of our knowledge of the first three centuries of Christianity--the terrible persecutions, the courageous martyrs, and the theological controversies--come from the writings of this first century historian. This sparkling new translation includes more than 150 color photographs, maps, and charts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eusebius: - Eusebius, the Bishop of Caesarea in Roman Palestine, has well been called "The Father of Church History." As the first Christian historian, he recorded the colorful events and personalities that characterized Christianity in its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine.Maier, Paul L.: - Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. In 1984 he was named "Professor of the Year" as one of America's twenty-five finest educators. His other works include the award-winning Josephus: The Essential Works, Eusebius: The Church History; In the Fullness of Time; Pontius Pilate; and The Flames of Rome.Maier, Paul L.: - Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. In 1984 he was named "Professor of the Year" as one of America's twenty-five finest educators. His other works include the award-winning Josephus: The Essential Works, Eusebius: The Church History; In the Fullness of Time; Pontius Pilate; and The Flames of Rome. |