Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History Part 5 [28 Mins]

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 2 Chapter 8 — Agabus prophecies of a famine Chapter 9 — James the brother of John beheaded Chapter 10 — Herod struck down by an angel of God Chapter 11 — The founding of a cult that's quickly destroyed Chapter 12 — Queen Helen purchases grain to feed the poor Chapter 13 — Simon founds another cult and is made a god by the Senate Chapter 14 — Peter overtakes Simon through proclamation of the gospel Chapter 15 — Rome demands Peter's sermon be captured in writing, Mark agrees Chapter 16 — Mark founds a church in Alexandria Egypt Chapter 17 — The first race of prayer warriors Chapter 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 famine Chapter 21 — An Egyptian witch starts a rebellion against Rome to seize power Chapter 22 — Paul is martyred Chapter 23 — James the Just is Martyred Chapter 24 — Annianas made bishop over Alexandria (after Mark) Chapter 25 — Nero declares himself God's chief enemy and targets the apostles Chapter 26 — A general description of the abuse endured by the martyrs Book 3 Chapter 1 — How the territories were divided among the apostles Chapter 2 — Linus presided over the church of Rome Chapter 3 — A review of authentic books vs. fakes. Chapter 4 — Luke is a physician Chapter 5 — A description of the last siege of the Jews View the whole series on the Book Matrix at https://www.thebookmatrix.com/2020/01/eusebius-ecclesiastical-hisory.html