History of the Christian Church & Ecclesiastical History (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Complete 8 Volume Edition of Schaff's Church History & The Eusebius' History of the Early ChristianityBy Philip Schaff, Eusebius
Length351h 44m
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History of the Christian Church & Ecclesiastical History brings into dialogue two foundational modes of Christian historiography: the early chronicle of a persecuted and newly imperial faith, and the modern synthetic history of Christianity's institutional, theological, and cultural development. Ranging from documentary narration and biographical notice to interpretive survey, the volume traces martyrdom, doctrine, episcopal authority, councils, schism, and the church's changing relation to political power. Its account of the first centuries, especially the transition from marginal movement to imperial religion, gives the collection enduring historical force. The contributing historians write from markedly different intellectual horizons. Eusebius, bishop of Caesarea and near-contemporary of Constantine, preserves traditions, texts, and memories indispensable to the study of early Christianity; his work also reveals the commitments of Christian apologetic history. Philip Schaff, a nineteenth-century church historian shaped by Protestant scholarship and ecumenical interests, situates ecclesiastical developments within broader social and theological patterns. Together, these voices connect patristic self-understanding with modern critical historiography, illuminating both the events of Christian history and the ways those events have been narrated. Recommended for students, clergy, and general readers, this volume offers an unusual opportunity to compare historical perspectives across centuries. Its varied methods and emphases foster critical reflection on sources, interpretation, tradition, and religious memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
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Publish dateDec 16, 2023
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Table of contents
1History of the Christian Church & Ecclesiastical History (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Volume 1 – APOSTLIC CHRISTIANITY
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6PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
7FROM THE PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
8PREFACE TO THIRD REVISION
9GENERAL INTRODUCTION
10ADDENDA
11FIRST PERIOD THE CHURCH UNDER THE APOSTLES FROM THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TO THE DEATH OF ST. JOHN, A.D. 1–100
12CHAPTER I. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTIANITY IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH AND HEATHEN WORLD.
13CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 1)
14CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 2)
15CHAPTER III. THE APOSTOLIC AGE
16CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 1)
17CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 2)
18CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 1)
19CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 2)
20CHAPTER VI. THE GREAT TRIBULATION. (MATT. 24:21.)
21CHAPTER VII. ST. JOHN, AND THE LAST STADIUM OF THE APOSTOLIC PERIOD. THE CONSOLIDATION OF JEWISH AND GENTILE CHRISTIANITY.
22CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
23CHAPTER IX. WORSHIP IN THE APOSTOLIC AGE.
24CHAPTER X. ORGANIZATION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
25CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 1)
26CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 2)
27CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 1)
28CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 2)
29CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 3)
302. Commentaries on Acts. (pt. 1)
312. Commentaries on Acts. (pt. 2)
322. Commentaries on Acts. (pt. 3)
332. Commentaries on Acts. (pt. 4)
34Volume 2 – ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY
35SECOND PERIOD ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY A.D. 100–311 (325).
36PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION REVISED
37FIFTH EDITION
38PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
39INTRODUCTION
40CHAPTER I. SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY.
41CHAPTER II. PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANITY AND CHRISTIAN MARTYRDOM.
42CHAPTER III. LITERARY CONTEST OF CHRISTIANITY WITH JUDAISM AND HEATHENISM.
43CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 1)
44CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP.
462. The Eucharist as a Sacrifice.
47CHAPTER VI. CHRISTIAN ART.
48CHAPTER VII. THE CHURCH IN THE CATACOMBS.
49CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 1)
50CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 2)
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