The History of the Christian Church According to Eusebius & Philip Schaff (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Complete 8 Volume Edition of Schaff's Church History & The Eusebius' History of the Early ChristianityBy Philip Schaff, Eusebius
Length351h 47m
About this audiobook
Bringing together foundational ecclesiastical history with modern historical-theological interpretation, The History of the Christian Church According to Eusebius & Philip Schaff traces Christianity's emergence from apostolic origins through persecution, doctrinal formation, and imperial recognition. Its range spans chronicle, apologetic narrative, documentary preservation, and scholarly synthesis, offering readers both primary witness and later critical framing. Accounts of martyrdom, episcopal succession, councils, and Constantine's age stand out as essential coordinates in the literary and institutional memory of the Church. Eusebius, bishop of Caesarea, wrote from within the late antique world he helped to interpret, preserving traditions, documents, and perspectives indispensable to early Christian historiography. Philip Schaff, the nineteenth-century church historian, represents a later scholarly moment shaped by Protestant learning, ecumenical aspiration, and critical historical method. Read together, these voices illuminate not only events but also the evolving practice of writing Christian history across centuries. This volume is recommended for students, clergy, historians, and general readers seeking a compact encounter with two major modes of ecclesiastical reflection. It offers a rare opportunity to compare ancient testimony with modern analysis, deepening understanding of Christian origins while fostering dialogue between memory, scholarship, doctrine, and historical imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Literary Classics
Length351 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of the Christian Church According to Eusebius & Philip Schaff (Annotated)
26CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 1)
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 2)
3Historical Context
28CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 1)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 2)
5History of the Christian Church
30CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 3)
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6Volume 1 – APOSTLIC CHRISTIANITY
31CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 4)
7PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
32CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 5)
8FROM THE PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
33CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 6)
9PREFACE TO THIRD REVISION
34Volume 2 – ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY
10GENERAL INTRODUCTION
35SECOND PERIOD ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY A.D. 100–311 (325).
11ADDENDA
36PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION REVISED
12FIRST PERIOD THE CHURCH UNDER THE APOSTLES FROM THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TO THE DEATH OF ST. JOHN, A.D. 1–100
37FIFTH EDITION
13CHAPTER I. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTIANITY IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH AND HEATHEN WORLD.
38PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
14CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 1)
39INTRODUCTION
15CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 2)
40CHAPTER I. SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY.
16CHAPTER III. THE APOSTOLIC AGE
41CHAPTER II. PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANITY AND CHRISTIAN MARTYRDOM.
17CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 1)
42CHAPTER III. LITERARY CONTEST OF CHRISTIANITY WITH JUDAISM AND HEATHENISM.
18CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 2)
43CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 1)
19CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 1)
44CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 2)
20CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. (pt. 1)
21CHAPTER VI. THE GREAT TRIBULATION. (MATT. 24:21.)
46CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. (pt. 2)
22CHAPTER VII. ST. JOHN, AND THE LAST STADIUM OF THE APOSTOLIC PERIOD. THE CONSOLIDATION OF JEWISH AND GENTILE CHRISTIANITY.
47CHAPTER VI. CHRISTIAN ART.
23CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
48CHAPTER VII. THE CHURCH IN THE CATACOMBS.
24CHAPTER IX. WORSHIP IN THE APOSTOLIC AGE.
49CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 1)
25CHAPTER X. ORGANIZATION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
50CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 2)
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