Eusebius his Life of Constantine in Foure Bookes

Eusebius of Caesarea

Edité par Thomas Cotes, for Michael Sparke, London, 1637

Eusebius his Life of Constantine in Foure Bookes, printed in London by Thomas Cotes for Michael Sparke in 1637, is the first English translation of Eusebius of Caesarea's celebrated fourth-century biography of Constantine the Great. Often called the Father of Church History, Eusebius composed this work shortly after Constantine's death, creating the principal contemporary account of the emperor's conversion, reign, and support of Christianity. The text discusses Constantine's opposition to pagan worship, his religious policies, his prayers, and the effects of his death upon the empire. Also included is Constantine's Oration to the Clergy, a theological discourse defending Christianity. Near Fine. Modern full leather binding with elaborate tooling; corners sharp without rubbing or wear, some pages stained, text fully legible throughout. (4to), single volume. Collation: 163 pp. Edition: First English edition, 1637. References: Wing E3417. 50514. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. N° de réf. du vendeur 50514

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Titre : Eusebius his Life of Constantine in Foure ...
Éditeur : Thomas Cotes, for Michael Sparke, London
Date d'édition : 1637
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Bon
Edition : Edition originale