eusebius
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Eusebius of Caesarea: A Christian bishop, scholar, and historian from Caesarea Maritima in the Roman province of Palestine. He is primarily known as a church historian and an early biblical exegete, active during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Eusebius is a key figure for understanding the early Christian church.
- The Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius is a fundamental source for the first three centuries of Christianity.
Advanced Usage
- "Eusebian": Pertaining to or characteristic of Eusebius or his works.
- The Eusebian Canons are a system for comparing parallel passages in the Gospels.
Variants and Related Words
- Eusebian (adj): Of or relating to Eusebius of Caesarea.
- Eusebius Pamphili: A fuller name sometimes used in historical texts.
Synonyms
- Eusebius of Caesarea
- The Father of Church History (an honorary title reflecting his contribution)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Eusebius' Chronicle: His work compiling a universal chronology.
- Eusebius' Onomasticon: His geographical dictionary of Biblical place names.
Noun
- Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340)