Eusebius’ Church History 25

Study Guide Questions for Book 10.1-10.4

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Virtues/Vices/Great Ideas: (Find them in the Text)

Euchatastrophe, Freedom vs. Bondage, Happiness

Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)

1. To whom did Eusebius dedicate book 10 of his Church History and of what did he say would give an account in this book?

2. What had happened to “the whole race of God’s enemies” according to Eusebius?

3. What did many bishops receive from the Emperor during this time?

4. Name three architectural features that belonged to the cathedral at Tyre.

Logic Questions: (Interpreting, Comparing/Contrasting, Reasoning)

1. In Eusebius’ Panegyric (also known as an encomium) he makes use of various writing devices to enhance his praise to God, to the magnificence of the new cathedral, and to Bishop Paulinus. Give an example of how Eusebius used each of the following devices:

1. The use of Favorable Comparisons to another person

2. The use of Antithesis (the pairing of opposites)

3. The use of Epithets (adjectives or phrases describing a characteristic quality of a person)

4. The use of Favorable Contrasts with another person

5. The use of Analogy (as p is q, so r is to s)

Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of Ideas in the Text)

1. Eusebius stated that the church at Tyre was “constructed sturdily of even costlier materials, sparing no expense.” How much should Christians be willing to spend on their places of worship? What is your best argument for taking the “spare no expense” attitude about constructing large beautiful churches? What is your best argument for being more frugal in our expenditure of money for a church building? Ultimately, what is your opinion on the matter?

Theological Analysis: (Sola Scriptura)

1. Read Exodus 31:1-11. How does this explain the mention of Bezelal in Eusebius’ panegyric?

2. Read 1 Kings 6. How does this explain the mention of Solomon in Eusebius’ panegyric?

3. Read Ezra 3:8-13. How does this explain the mention of Zerubbabel in Eusebius’ panegyric?