b'CHURCH HISTORYEUSEBIUSTRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY BY PAUL L. MAIERThe Church History Next to Josephus, Eusebius is the most widely-consulted reference work on the early church. Much of our knowledge of the first three cen-turies of Christianitythe terrible persecutions, the courageous martyrs, and the theological controversiescome from the writings of this first- century historian. This hardcover edition includes more than 150 color photographs, maps, and charts.The publication of a new translation of Eusebiuss The Church History is an important event. This translation, along with the helpful introduc-tions and commentary by Paul L. Maier, makes early history come alive.MARK A. NOLL, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre DameThere is no book more important to understanding the early church than Eusebiuss The Church History. And there is no edition more readable and engaging than this one.MARK GALLI, Managing Editor, Christianity TodayPaul L. Maier was Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at WesternMichiganUniversitybeforehisretirementandisanaward- winning author whose expertise in first-century studies and extensive travels in the Middle East and Asia Minor provide historical authenticity and compelling drama to his writing. Frequently interviewed for national radio, television, and newspapers, Maier is the author of numerous arti-cles and books, both fiction and nonfiction, with several million books in print in sixteen languages. His publications include the award-winning translation Josephus: The Essential Works, and his best-selling novel A Skele-ton in Gods Closet.CONTENTSBook 1 THE PERSON AND WORK OF CHRISTRelated TitlesCommentary: Eusebius on Jesus Foxes Book of MartyrsBook 2 THE APOSTLES978-0-8254-4329-9$29.99 Commentary: Eusebius on the Apostles The New Complete Works of JosephusBook 3 MISSIONS AND PERSECUTIONS978-0-8254-2924-8$29.99Commentary: Eusebiuss SourcesBook 4 BISHOPS, WRITINGS, AND MARTYRDOMS Commentary: Defenders and Defamersof the FaithBook 5 WESTERN HEROES, EASTERN HERETICS Commentary: Christian Agoniesand ArgumentsBook 6 ORIGEN AND ATROCITIES AT ALEXANDRIA Commentary: Eusebiuss HorizonsBook 7 DIONYSIUS AND DISSENT Commentary: Dionysius of AlexandriaBook 8 THE GREAT PERSECUTION Commentary: The Four Emperors 978-0-8254-4721-1$29.99Book 9 THE GREAT DELIVERANCEHardcover6 x 9416 pagesCommentary: The End of Persecution? Christianity / History KREGELBook 10 CONSTANTINE AND PEACEKregel AcademicRights: World A C A D E M I CCommentary: Eusebius and Constantine September 28, 2021kregel.com/academic33'