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)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5History of the Christian Church
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6Volume 1 – APOSTLIC CHRISTIANITY
7PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
8FROM THE PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
9PREFACE TO THIRD REVISION
10GENERAL INTRODUCTION
11ADDENDA
12FIRST PERIOD THE CHURCH UNDER THE APOSTLES FROM THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TO THE DEATH OF ST. JOHN, A.D. 1–100
13CHAPTER I. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTIANITY IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH AND HEATHEN WORLD.
14CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 1)
15CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 2)
16CHAPTER III. THE APOSTOLIC AGE
17CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 1)
18CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 2)
19CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 1)
20CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 2)
21CHAPTER VI. THE GREAT TRIBULATION. (MATT. 24:21.)
22CHAPTER VII. ST. JOHN, AND THE LAST STADIUM OF THE APOSTOLIC PERIOD. THE CONSOLIDATION OF JEWISH AND GENTILE CHRISTIANITY.
23CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
24CHAPTER IX. WORSHIP IN THE APOSTOLIC AGE.
25CHAPTER X. ORGANIZATION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
26CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 2)
28CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 1)
29CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 2)
30CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 3)
31CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 4)
32CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 5)
33CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 6)
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. (pt. 1)
46CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. (pt. 2)
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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