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Next to Josephus, Eusebius is the most widely-consulted reference work on the early church. Much of our knowledge of the first three centuries of Christianity--the terrible persecutions, the courageous martyrs, and the theological controversies--come from the writings of this first century historian. This sparkling new translation includes more than 150 color photographs, maps, and charts.

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A masterful translation.--Forum Letter (06/03/2004) A publication with enduring value.--Response (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.-- (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.--Atlanta Constitution-Journal (06/03/2004) A very high quality translation of a very important work.--Christian Library Journal (06/03/2004) Eminently enjoyable.--Restoration Quarterly (06/03/2004) Far and away the best [translation] on the market.--Northwest Baptist Witness (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none compares with this one.--Biblical Worldview (06/03/2004)

Far and away the best [translation] on the market. A very high quality translation of a very important work. A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history. Far and away the best Ytranslation on the market. While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none compares with this one. 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 (06/03/2004) 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 (06/03/2004) 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 (06/03/2004) 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 (06/03/2004)

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 (06/03/2004)

A masterful translation.--Forum Letter (06/03/2004) A publication with enduring value.--Response (06/03/2004) A very high quality translation of a very important work.--Christian Library Journal (06/03/2004) Eminently enjoyable.--Restoration Quarterly (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) Far and away the best [translation] on the market.--Northwest Baptist Witness (06/03/2004) Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.-- (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.--Atlanta Constitution-Journal (06/03/2004) While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none compares with this one.--Biblical Worldview (06/03/2004)

A publication with enduring value.--Response (06/03/2004) Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.-- (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) A masterful translation.--Forum Letter (06/03/2004) A pleasant and accessible introduction to this important resource for church history.--Atlanta Constitution-Journal (06/03/2004) A very high quality translation of a very important work.--Christian Library Journal (06/03/2004) Eminently enjoyable.--Restoration Quarterly (06/03/2004) 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.-- (06/03/2004) Far and away the best [translation] on the market.--Northwest Baptist Witness (06/03/2004) While there are numerous editions of The Church History, none compares with this one.--Biblical Worldview (06/03/2004)

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 (06/03/2004)

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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.

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