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Book SynopsisThe introduction surveys recent scholarship on “Arianism” and offers a different perspective on approaching the fourth century. Chapter 2 focuses on Eusebius of Caesarea, especially Book X of the Ecclesiastical History and the Life of Constantine. Chapter 3 attempts to reconstruct the witness of an anonymous “Arian” chronicler. Chapters 4 and 5 analyze the roles of Rufinus and Philostorgius in establishing the historical narratives of the “Arian” controversy.
Trade Review"Ferguson has made valuable contribution to the ongoing effort to map more clearly the variety of parties, communities, and theologies that made up the fourth-century controversies. Ferguson has helped us better understand how ancient church history worked, and in the process he has shown us the potential of modern historiography." – Mark Weedman, in: Review of Biblical Literature (2006) "This is an interesting book" – David M. Gwynn, in: JEH 57 (2006)
