“A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Description
Often called the “Father of Church History,” Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Chrisitianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs.
This audiobook edition includes Paul L. Maier’s clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs. These features promise to liberate Eusebius from previous outdated and stilted works, creating a new standard primary resource for listeners interested in the early history of Christianity.
Praise
“A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There is no book more important to understanding the early church than Eusebius’ Church History . And there is no edition more readable and engaging than this one.” Christian History
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Release Date | July 17, 2018 |
| Release Date Machine | 1531785600 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Eusebius (ca. 263–339), the Bishop of Caesarea in Roman Palestine, was the first Christian historian. He recorded the colorful events and personalities that characterized Christianity in its crucial first three centuries.
Dr. Paul L. Meier is professor emeritus in the department of history at Western Michigan University and a much-published author. His novels include the bestselling thriller A Skeleton in God’s Closet and its sequel, More than a Skeleton. Over five million copies of Dr. Maier’s books are now in print in twenty languages, as well as over 250 scholarly articles and reviews in professional journals.
Narrator Bio
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.
Overview
Often called the “Father of Church History,” Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Chrisitianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs.
This audiobook edition includes Paul L. Maier’s clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs. These features promise to liberate Eusebius from previous outdated and stilted works, creating a new standard primary resource for listeners interested in the early history of Christianity.
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