Eusebius History of the Christian Church


Read by David Leeson

(4.8 stars; 139 reviews)

In this foundational work, Eusebius of Caesarea chronicles the history of the Christian Church from the time of the apostles through to his own era. His meticulous account offers a unique perspective on the development of early Christianity, highlighting key figures, events, and theological debates that shaped the faith.

Eusebius delves into the succession of bishops in major sees, providing insight into the leadership and governance of the Church. He also examines the lives and teachings of prominent Christian teachers, the emergence of various heresies, and the complex relationship between Christians and Jews, as well as their interactions with pagan cultures.

Rich in historical detail, this work serves not only as a record of martyrdoms and struggles faced by early Christians but also as a reflection on the faith's evolution amidst adversity. Eusebius's narrative is essential for anyone interested in the origins and growth of Christianity, offering a scholarly yet accessible exploration of its early history.

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Book I, Part 1 (ch. 1-3) 28:12 Read by David Leeson
Book I, Part 2 (ch. 4-7) 23:13 Read by David Leeson
Book I, Part 3 (ch. 8-13) 26:39 Read by David Leeson
Book II, Part 1 (Intro-ch. 9) 23:59 Read by David Leeson
Book II, Part 2 (ch. 10-17) 24:49 Read by David Leeson
Book II, Part 3 (ch. 18-26) 26:29 Read by David Leeson
Book III, Part 1 (ch. 1-6) 23:33 Read by David Leeson
Book III, Part 2 (ch. 7-21) 23:38 Read by David Leeson
Book III, Part 3 (ch. 22-29) 26:08 Read by David Leeson
Book III, Part 4 (ch. 30-39) 27:11 Read by David Leeson
Book IV, Part 1 (ch. 1-13) 28:21 Read by David Leeson
Book IV, Part 2 (ch. 14-16) 24:54 Read by David Leeson
Book IV, Part 3 (ch. 17-23) 19:06 Read by David Leeson
Book IV, Part 4 (ch. 24-30) 14:20 Read by David Leeson
Book V, Part 1 (Intro-ch. 1) 28:37 Read by David Leeson
Book V, Part 2 (ch. 2-12) 23:52 Read by David Leeson
Book V, Part 3 (ch. 13-20) 27:24 Read by David Leeson
Book V, Part 4 (ch. 21-28) 22:22 Read by David Leeson
Book VI, Part 1 (ch. 1-11) 25:31 Read by David Leeson
Book VI, Part 2 (ch. 12-24) 26:59 Read by David Leeson
Book VI, Part 3 (ch. 25-40) 23:48 Read by David Leeson
Book VI, Part 4 (ch. 41-46) 27:09 Read by David Leeson
Book VII, Part 1 (Intro-ch. 12) 27:40 Read by David Leeson
Book VII, Part 2 (ch. 13-23) 20:10 Read by David Leeson
Book VII, Part 3 (ch. 24-29) 19:23 Read by David Leeson
Book VII, Part 4 (ch. 30-32) 25:58 Read by David Leeson
Book VIII, Part 1 (Intro-ch. 8) 21:08 Read by David Leeson
Book VIII, Part 2 (ch. 9-13) 22:43 Read by David Leeson
Book VIII, Part 3 (ch. 14-17) 19:03 Read by David Leeson
Martyrs of Palestine, Part 1 (Intro-ch. 5) 19:08 Read by David Leeson
Martyrs of Palestine, Part 2 (ch. 6-10) 21:57 Read by David Leeson
Martyrs of Palestine, Part 3 (ch. 11-13) 23:06 Read by David Leeson
Book IX, Part 1 (ch. 1-8) 24:54 Read by David Leeson
Book IX, Part 2 (ch. 9-11) 24:20 Read by David Leeson
Book X, Part 1 (ch. 1-4.35) 27:38 Read by David Leeson
Book X, Part 2 (ch. 4.36-5) 32:58 Read by David Leeson
Book X, Part 3 (ch. 6-9) 18:01 Read by David Leeson

Reviews

Excellent reader


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The reader is excellent — he delivers the text in a way that works whether you want to listen for relaxation/sleep or to pay attention and absorb the material.

Eusebius church history


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Beginnings of the church of Christ+martrys of the early Church


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Excellent, smooth reading of the text! I thank the reader for choosing this work to lend his spoken artistry to.

great Reader and great book


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who ever is interested in the life of early christians, what happenwd to the jews who didn't convert to christianity, catholicism, sane orthodoxy, will love this books. The reader is really good too.

Excellent content and well read.


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I was invited by the descriptions of the tortures the early Christians endured. Not for the faint of heart.


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After hearing/reading this you would have to take complete leave of their intellect to say the first Christians weren't Catholic.

Awesome


(3.5 stars)

quite graphic. would be good to have another translation too. helped immensly with my homework.

excellent. so nice to have one male voice for the entire reading


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