Eusebius: The Church History

by Eusebius, Paul L. Maier (Editor), Eusebius Pamphill

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780825433283
Publisher:	Kregel Publications
Publication date:	09/28/1999
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

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.

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.

Editorial Reviews

While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none compares with this one.

Biblical Worldview

A masterful translation.

Forum Letter

A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.

Atlanta Constitution-Journal

A publication with enduring value.

Response

A very high quality translation of a very important work.

Christian Library Journal

Eminently enjoyable.

Restoration Quarterly

Eusebius, as the first church historian, gave us a priceless treasure. . . . Now Dr. Paul Maier in his new translation and commentary brings this resource in its most accessible and convenient form to modern readers.
— Ken Curtis

Christian History Institute

Far and away the best [translation] on the market.

Northwest Baptist Witness

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.
— Michael L. Sherer

Metro Lutheran News

Well-translated, carefully-introduced edition of ancient texts are the lifeblood of real history. . . . Kregel's publication of a new translation of Eusebius's Church History by Paul L. Maier is, therefore, an important event.
— Mark A. Noll

McManis Professor of Christian Thought Wheaton College

There is no book more important to understanding the early church than Eusebius's Church History . And there is no edition more readable and engaging than this one.
— Mark Galli

Editor Christian History Magazine

Eusebius, as the first church historian, gave us a priceless treasure. . . . Now Dr. Paul Maier in his new translation and commentary brings this resource in its most accessible and convenient form to modern readers.

Christian History Institute - Ken Curtis

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.

Metro Lutheran News - Michael L. Sherer

There is no book more important to understanding the early church than Eusebius's Church History . And there is no edition more readable and engaging than this one.

Editor Christian History Magazine - Mark Galli

Well-translated, carefully-introduced edition of ancient texts are the lifeblood of real history. . . . Kregel's publication of a new translation of Eusebius's Church History by Paul L. Maier is, therefore, an important event.

McManis Professor of Christian Thought Wheaton College - Mark A. Noll