The Church History, Eusebius
The Church History, Eusebius
List: $22.95 | Sale: $16.07
Club: $11.47

The Church History

Author: Eusebius, Paul L. Maier

Narrator: John Lescault

Unabridged: 13 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/17/2018

Synopsis

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 These features promise to liberate Eusebius from previous outdated and stilted works, creating a new standard primary resource for listeners interested in the early history of Christianity.

About Eusebius

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.

About Paul L. Maier

Dr. Paul Maier is a professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University. He holds degrees from Harvard University and Concordia Seminary. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Pontius Pilate.

About John Lescault

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on April 09, 2009

I wish evangelicals would read literature such as this. It is a very interesting chronicle of early Christians. It helps one understand how what we call the 'New Testament' was created and preserved, and a fascinating look at the network of early churches and their relationship. It's also notable th......more

Goodreads review by Markus on February 08, 2019

The greatest tale of a persecuted religious minority toppling an all-encompassing empire until the release of Star Wars. The awe-inspiring story of a mystical sect of oppressed destitutes ending up as the most widely known religion in human history. Coming soon to a church near you! Eusebius weaves a......more

Goodreads review by Clif on September 18, 2021

The writings of Eusebius of Caesarea (c. A.D. 260-339) have provided later readers and historians the primary source for information about the early Christian church. The ten books that make up his, Church History, cover church history up to year A.D. 324 by which time Constantine was emperor and th......more

Goodreads review by Rick on March 26, 2016

Eusebius is a scholar, I learnt a lot of new things from this book. I am encouraged by the Early Church fathers especially Origen. It seems that the Early Christians had to face internal threats (heresies), external threats (ridicule, persecution), this is simply too much to Handle but God blessed t......more

Goodreads review by Michael on July 08, 2011

This is a very good book by the first great church historian. Eusebius (c. AD 264 – c. 340) was a devout Christian, scholar, historian, author, priest, and eventually the Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine. His “History of the Church” was the first book to record events in the life of the Church from t......more

Quotes

“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

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List