Ebook The Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius Pamphilus

The time when our Lord was born, being an important bistori cal fact, authorities are given corroborating the statement of St. Luke, and settling the question in general, to what particular period this happy event is to be referred. (b. I. Ch. The coincidence with the language of Prophecy is then illustrated by a reference to the state of the Jewish Government at the time, and the seeming discrepancy between the gospels of Matthew and Luke on the genealogy of Christ, is reconciled. (b. I. Ch. Historical sketches are given respecting those who acted a promi nent part in our Lord's trial and death, elucidating both the time of His Ministry and the retributive visitations of Providence. (ch.