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Eusebius of Caesarea (/ j uː ˈ s iː b i ə s /; Greek: Εὐσέβιος τῆς Καισαρείας Eusebios tēs Kaisareias; c. 260/265 – 30 May 339), also known as Eusebius Pamphilus (from the Greek: Εὐσέβιος τοῦ Παμφίλου), was a Greek Syro-Palestinian historian of Christianity, exegete, and Christian polemicist.
Eusebius of Caesarea was a bishop, exegete, polemicist, and historian whose account of the first centuries of Christianity, in his Ecclesiastical History, is a landmark in Christian historiography. Eusebius was baptized and ordained at Caesarea, where he was taught by the learned presbyter.
Aug 17, 2018 · Eusebius of Caesarea, also known as Eusebius of Pamphili—but not to be confused with his contemporary, Eusebius of Nicomedia—was a fourth century Christian scholar, known as “the Father of Church History.” Despite the nickname, Eusebius was not a Church Father.
Apr 5, 2019 · Also Known As: Eusebius Pamphili. Known For: An accomplished historian as well as the Bishop of Caesarea, Eusebius created, cataloged, and preserved historical accounts and documentation of the first three centuries of Christianity. Born: The exact date of his birth is unknown; most likely in Palestine around 260 A.D.
Oct 15, 2021 · by Rebecca Denova. published on 15 October 2021. Available in other languages: Arabic. Eusebius Pamphili (aka Eusebius of Caesarea, 260-340 CE) was a Christian historian, exegete, and polemicist. He became the bishop of Caesarea Maritima in 314 CE and served as court bishop during the reign of Constantine I (r. 306-337 CE).
Mar 29, 2024 · Who was Eusebius of Caesarea? Answer. Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260–c. 340) is known as the “father of church history.”. He was the first to write a “comprehensive” history of the early church. Eusebius of Caesarea is to be distinguished from his contemporary Eusebius of Nicomedia.
The Church History ( Greek: Ἐκκλησιαστικὴ ἱστορία; Latin: Historia Ecclesiastica or Historia Ecclesiae) of Eusebius, the bishop of Caesarea, was a 4th-century pioneer work giving a chronological account of the development of Early Christianity from the 1st century to the 4th century.
