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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. 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.
A masterful translation.-- "Forum Letter" (6/3/2004 12:00:00
AM)
A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource
for church history.-- "Atlanta Constitution-Journal" (6/3/2004
12:00:00 AM)
A publication with enduring value.-- "Response" (6/3/2004 12:00:00
AM)
A very high quality translation of a very important work.--
"Christian Library Journal" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Eminently enjoyable.-- "Restoration Quarterly" (6/3/2004 12:00:00
AM)
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" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Far and away the best [translation] on the market.-- "Northwest
Baptist Witness" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)
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" (6/3/2004 12:00:00
AM)
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" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)
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" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)
While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none
compares with this one.-- "Biblical Worldview" (6/3/2004 12:00:00
AM)
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