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Summary of Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History Part 5 [28 Mins]


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This is a must read for Christians! I give this book 6 stars for content.Perhaps you learned in church that Peter was crucified upside down and that nearly all of the apostles were martyred. Ever wonder how you know that? Because of Eusibius!This podcast covers the rest of Book 2 and the beginning of 3: Book 2Chapter 8 — Agabus prophecies of a famineChapter 9 — James the brother of John beheadedChapter 10 — Herod struck down by an angel of GodChapter 11 — The founding of a cult that's quickly destroyedChapter 12 — Queen Helen purchases grain to feed the poorChapter 13 — Simon founds another cult and is made a god by the SenateChapter 14 — Peter overtakes Simon through proclamation of the gospelChapter 15 — Rome demands Peter's sermon be captured in writing, Mark agreesChapter 16 — Mark founds a church in Alexandria EgyptChapter 17 — The first race of prayer warriorsChapter 18 — An overview is given of Philo's writings Chapter 19 — The Jews are trampled at passover (by each other)Chapter 20 — The chief priests degrade into thieves to save themselves during famineChapter 21 — An Egyptian witch starts a rebellion against Rome to seize powerChapter 22 — Paul is martyredChapter 23 — James the Just is MartyredChapter 24 — Annianas made bishop over Alexandria (after Mark)Chapter 25 — Nero declares himself God's chief enemy and targets the apostlesChapter 26 — A general description of the abuse endured by the martyrsBook 3Chapter 1 — How the territories were divided among the apostlesChapter 2 — Linus presided over the church of RomeChapter 3 — A review of authentic books vs. fakes.Chapter 4 — Luke is a physicianChapter 5 — A description of the last siege of the Jews  Link to the whole Eusebius series the Christmas series on the Book Matrix website
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