Eusebius

by Aaron P. Johnson

Eusebius of Caesarea (263-339 CE) is one of the most important intellectuals whose writings survive from late antiquity. His texts made lasting and wide-ranging contributions, from history-writing and apologetics to biblical commentary and Christian oratory. He was a master of many of the literary and scholarly traditions of the Greek heritage. Yet he left none of these traditions unaltered as he made brilliant and original experiments in the many genres he explored. Aaron P Johnson offers a lively introduction to Eusebius' chief oeuvre while also discussing recent scholarship on this foundational early Christian writer. Placing Eusebius in the context of his age the author provides a full account his life, including the period when Eusebius controversially sought to assist the heretic Arius. He then discusses the major apologetic treatises; the pedagogical and exegetical works; the historical texts; the anti-Marcellan theological discourses; and expositions directly connected to the Emperor Constantine.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2014

Reviews

[Daniel]

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[JonM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. It helped clarify all of the alleged Arian-sympathizing rhetoric shadowing Eusebius' life and works. It also helped me appreciate his vast scholarly abilities, and godly qualities as a bishop and servant of the Church. Until I read this, I was not aware of how many works he had written, and how much of his life was truly "pastoral." If you want to know more about the real Eusebius, look no further. This book is extremely thorough and helpful