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 writings:
| ISBN: | 9781780765556 |
| Publication date: | 17th December 2013 |
| Author: | Aaron P Johnson |
| Publisher: | I.B. Tauris an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | Understanding Classics |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient history European history Christianity History of religion |
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.
Eusebius features in the following genres: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient history, European history, Christianity, History of religion
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Eusebius was written by Aaron P Johnson and published by I.B. Tauris an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Eusebius has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Understanding Classics series