Ecclesiastical History

By Philostorgius, Hermias Sozomen, sozomen

Book Overview

Ecclesiastical History by Sozomen is a comprehensive and detailed account of the early Christian Church, covering the period from the birth of Christ to the early fifth century AD. The book is divided into nine books, each of which covers a particular era or theme in Christian history.Sozomen, a Christian historian of the fourth and fifth centuries, draws on a wide range of sources to provide a thorough and balanced view of the Church and its development over time. He covers a broad range of topics, including the lives of the apostles, the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, the rise of heresies and schisms, the persecution of Christians, and the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon.The book provides a valuable insight into the early Church and its struggles to establish itself in a hostile and often violent world. Sozomen's account is notable for its attention to detail and its balanced treatment of different perspectives and viewpoints. It is also notable for its clear and accessible writing style, which makes it an engaging and informative read for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162660783
• ISBN13: 9781162660783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"