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Eusebius: Ecclesiastical History, Books I-V (Loeb Classical Library, No. 153) (Volume I) Hardcover – January 1, 1926

by Eusebius (Author), Kirsopp Lake (Translator)
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The first comprehensive history of early Christianity.

Eusebius of Caesarea (ca. AD 260–340), born in Palestine, was a student of the presbyter Pamphilus, whom he loyally supported during Diocletian’s persecution. He was himself imprisoned in Egypt, but became Bishop of Caesarea around 314. At the Council of Nicaea in 325 he sat by the emperor, led a party of moderates, and made the first draft of the famous creed.

Of Eusebius’ many learned publications we have the Martyrs of Palestine and the Life of Constantine; several apologetic and polemic works; parts of his commentaries on the Psalms and Isaiah; and the Chronographia, known chiefly in Armenian and Syriac versions of the original Greek. But Eusebius’ chief fame rests on the History of the Christian Church in ten books, published in 324–325, the most important ecclesiastical history of ancient times, a great treasury of knowledge about the early Church.

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    Harvard University Press
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    January 1, 1926
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    4.25 x 1.2 x 6.37 inches
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    0674991699
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0674991699
  8. Lexile measure
    1610L
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Kirsopp Lake (1872–1946) was Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Harvard Divinity School.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard University Press (January 1, 1926)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0674991699
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0674991699
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1610L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.2 x 6.37 inches
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Osmun R. Latrobe
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A book both well ahead of its time, and timeless. Its language is very readable, an expert translation that is not watered down. To put it simply, it gives the reader the inside story of the people, ideas, and activities of the early Christian church. Not from one looking back (with an agenda), but from one who lived it and had a contemporary's knowledge. It is amazing how it answers many of the most challenging questions at issue today. With a credibility that no current historian or theologian can match. Some background as to issues and concepts would be useful (but not essential) to a reader, since the author simply tells it as it was, with no prescience of today's contexts. A "must read" book for those seriously interested in the foundations of the church and its beliefs.
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A lot of available translations have tiny modifications, mostly inconsequential, but sometimes reflecting the agenda of the translator. When in doubt, it's nice to be able to go back to the original Greek. I have three other translations, all useful in some ways, but this is the best.
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Chapters 1-3 are a must read for anyone associated with Christianity. Basically the book is almost all history (from p49 and on). From the appearance of John the Baptist to life of Jesus to apostles, and so on. That runs all the way to his date of around 170AD. Many of the historic sources, which are now lost exist only here. Although some call Eusebius a bit bias his sitations are quoted acurately (except for minor errors).
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Absolutely a must for anyone wanting a deeper knowledge of the church
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Husband - studying theology - got these for reference and study. Uses them a lot!
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Good condition. Came on time. Reference material was needed for a major research paper. Helped to support scholarly position for paper.
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Excellent eye-opening history
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More than expected!
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