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The history of the church : a new translation /

"Eusebius of Caesarea's Ecclesiastical History remains the single most important source for the history of the first three centuries of Christianity and stands among the classics of Western literature. Eusebius's iconic story of the church's origins, endurance of persecution, and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eusebius, of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea, approximately 260-approximately 340 (Autor)
Otros Autores: Schott, Jeremy M., 1977- (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Griego Antiguo
Publicado: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]
Colección:Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Eusebius of Caesarea's Ecclesiastical History remains the single most important source for the history of the first three centuries of Christianity and stands among the classics of Western literature. Eusebius's iconic story of the church's origins, endurance of persecution, and ultimate triumph, with its cast of martyrs, heretics, bishops, and emperors, has profoundly shaped the understanding of Christianity's past. This fresh new translation, which includes detailed introductory essays and explanatory notes, presents Eusebius's work in a way that is both accessible to new readers and thought provoking for specialists"--Provided by publisher.
Notas:Translated from the original Greek into English.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 536 pages) : maps.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520964969
0520964969