Ecclesiastical History, Books 1-5

by Eusebius

Book Overview

Eusebius was commonly known among the ancients as Eusebius of Caesarea or Eusebius Pamphili. The first designation arose from the fact that he was bishop of Caesarea for many years; the second from the fact that he was a close friend and admirer of Pamphilus, a proselyte of Caesarea and a martyr. At least forty contemporaries bore the same name, among which the most famous were Eusebius of Samosata--and so arose the necessity of distinguishing him...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813214459
• ISBN13: 9780813214450
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"