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Eusebius: Ecclesiastical History, Books I–X
NPNF historical edition · Edition commentary
Book VIII — Introduction.
Book VIII.
Introduction.
As we have described in seven books the events from the time of the apostles, Edition note 1 we think it proper in this eighth book to record for the information of posterity a few of the most important occurrences of our own times, which are worthy of permanent record. Our account will begin at this point.
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