Eusebius of Caesarea
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Eusebius of Caesarea: A Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine, known as a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340 AD). He is often called the "Father of Church History."
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Eusebius of Caesarea wrote the "Ecclesiastical History," a vital record of the early Christian church.
- The theological works of Eusebius of Caesarea were influential in the development of Christian thought.
- Scholars study the writings of Eusebius of Caesarea to understand the context of the First Council of Nicaea.
Advanced Usage
"The Chronicle of Eusebius": Refers to his work synchronizing historical timelines.
- The Chronicle of Eusebius attempted to correlate biblical events with other known histories.
"Eusebian canon tables": Refers to a system he created for cross-referencing the Gospels.
- Medieval manuscripts often included the Eusebian canon tables as a study aid.
Variants and Related Words
Eusebian (adj): Pertaining to Eusebius of Caesarea or his works.
- The Eusebian method of history emphasized documentary sources.
Ecclesiastical History (proper noun): The title of his most famous historical work.
- Ecclesiastical History provides details about early Christian martyrs and bishops.
Synonyms
- Eusebius Pamphili: An alternative name sometimes used.
- The Father of Church History: An epithet highlighting his role as a historian.
Related Phrases
"According to Eusebius": A phrase used to cite his historical authority.
- According to Eusebius, the apostle John lived to an old age in Ephesus.
"The Preparation for the Gospel" (Praeparatio Evangelica): The title of one of his major apologetic works.
- In The Preparation for the Gospel, Eusebius argues for the superiority of Christian thought.
Noun
- Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340)