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EusebiusThe fourth century was the first time when the history of the early Christian church was recorded. The founder of Christian historiography was Eusebius of Caesarea. Eusebius was from Palestine and an apprentice of Pamphilus, who was also his adopted father. During his bishopship Eusebius wrote his book Chronicle; which is an outline of humanity and religion. Eusebius was not well liked in political circles and in 324 C.E. he was condemned by the Council of Antioch. However, during the next year at the Council of Nicaea reinstated him because he agreed to accept parts of the Nicene Creed. Eusebius wrote many books that discussed the happenings of the early Christian church. However, his most important work would have to be the Ecclesiastical History of the church. He was the first to write a book of this sort. Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History purpose was to “demonstrate that God’s plan for salvation subsumed the whole of history.” Eusebius was an idealist and an apologist. Contributors |