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#69657 in Books Eusebius 1990-04-03 1990-04-03Original language:Ancient GreekPDF # 1 7.77 x .82 x 5.10l; .73 #File Name: 0140445358480 pagesThe History of the Church From Christ to Constantine
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like the fact that the author Eusebius quotes the Jewish ...By A working dialectologistVery detailed. I like the fact that the author Eusebius quotes the Jewish historian Josephus; a cotemporary of time of early Christianity. Since Josephus is not Christian his accounts of Christian events are even more believable1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By Kate NewcomerGreat reading if you want to learn what the world was saying about Christ and Christians during the time of the Apostles.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating eye witness accounts of the early churchBy SteveOur afflictions and our reactions to them seem small and faithless when compared to those who came before us."When therefore they were ordered to choose whether they would be released from molestation by touching the polluted sacrifice; and would receive from them the accursed freedom; or refusing to sacrifice; should be condemned to death; they did not hesitate; but went to death cheerfully." P. 405
