Classic Works of Eusebius of Caesarea (14 vols.)

This resource contains the English translation of the first volume in The Ecclesiastical History. Volume 1 contains Books I–V and covers the history of the church from the days of the apostles until the beginning of the second century AD. Book I discusses Christology and Christ as the eternal Logos. Book II covers the lives and ministry of the apostles and the rise of the church up to the destruction of Jerusalem. In Book III, Eusebius examines the successors to the apostles, the writings of Josephus, notable bishops, heresies, and the reception of the canon. Book IV picks up in the reign of Trajan, addresses Gnosticism, and looks at the life and death of Polycarp and other martyrs. Book V concludes with further details on the martyrs as well as discussions of the bishops of Rome and Jerusalem, miracles, Marcion, Montanus, and the writings of Irenæus.

This resource contains the Greek text of the first volume in The Ecclesiastical History. Volume 1 contains Books I–V and covers the history of the church from the days of the apostles until the beginning of the second century AD. Book I discusses Christology and Christ as the eternal Logos. Book II covers the lives and ministry of the apostles and the rise of the church up to the destruction of Jerusalem. In Book III, Eusebius examines the successors to the apostles, the writings of Josephus, notable bishops, heresies, and the reception of the canon. Book IV picks up in the reign of Trajan, addresses Gnosticism, and looks at the life and death of Polycarp and other martyrs. Book V concludes with further details on the martyrs as well as discussions of the bishops of Rome and Jerusalem, miracles, Marcion, Montanus, and the writings of Irenæus.

This resource contains the English translation of the second volume in The Ecclesiastical History. Volume 2 contains Books VI–X and an index to The Ecclesiastical History. Book VI examines the life and teachings of Origen in depth, plus those of Clement and Africanus, and includes further history of the martyrs. Book VII begins with the death of Origen, subsequent heresies, the persecution under Emperor Valerian, church life in Alexandria, the Manicheans, and noted churches of the day. The opening of Book VIII covers the persecution and destruction of churches and later gives a geographical listing of martyrs and the nature of the enemies of the church. Book IX includes disasters and wars of the era, the triumph of believers over persecution, and the downfall of those who oppressed the churches. Book X tells readers of the peace of God, the restoration of the churches, and the imperial decrees of Emperor Constantine that made restoration possible.

This resource contains the Greek text of the second volume in The Ecclesiastical History. Volume 2 contains Books VI–X and an index to The Ecclesiastical History. Book VI examines the life and teachings of Origen in depth, plus those of Clement and Africanus, and includes further history of the martyrs. Book VII begins with the death of Origen, subsequent heresies, the persecution under Emperor Valerian, church life in Alexandria, the Manicheans, and noted churches of the day. The opening of Book VIII covers the persecution and destruction of churches and later gives a geographical listing of martyrs and the nature of the enemies of the church. Book IX includes disasters and wars of the era, the triumph of believers over persecution, and the downfall of those who oppressed the churches. Book X tells readers of the peace of God, the restoration of the churches, and the imperial decrees of Emperor Constantine that made restoration possible.

Divided into 10 parts, this is a detailed history of the church from the incarnation of Christ to the year 324. Written by the Roman historian Eusebius of Caesarea, this work presents historical details of both the church and the surrounding culture which would otherwise have been lost. A rich chronicle of writers, bishops, heretics, martyrs, persecutions, and more, this collection of anecdotes is an invaluable historical trove.

Thought to have been written shortly after 324, Theophanīa, or, Divine Manifestation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a treatise on the divinity of the living Word. Translated from the Syriac text by Samuel Lee, this edition includes an overview of and introduction to the text, Lee’s translation methods, and an assessment of the manuscript’s authorship.

The Eusebian Canons is one of the first Gospel harmonies and the most widely used. It divides the Gospels into sections to show where they agree with one another. This harmony was in wide use from the fifth century onward, and still serves an important purpose for understanding how the Gospels tell an important story, and how that story has been understood and interpreted throughout the church’s history.

This Greek panegyric was written in honor of Constantine the Great—the first Roman emperor to espouse Christianity—giving an account of his life, rule, and works. The Life of the Blessed Emperor Constantine was composed in the fourth century by a contemporary, Eusebius of Caesarea, who became known as he “Father of Church History.” His detailed, though generous, account provides one of the most comprehensive sources for learning about Constantine’s religious policies as emperor. The work also engages in apologetics and provides a bibliographic account of Constantine’s life. This work is also famous for its controversial account of Constantine’s vision of a floating cross with the inscription “Conquer by this.”

Contents:

• Eusebius of Caesarea
  • The Church History of Eusebius
  • The Martyrs of Palestine
  • The Life of the Blessed Emperor Constantine
  • The Oration of the Emperor Constantine
  • The Oration in Praise of the Emperor Constantine