I've started reading Eusebius of Caesarea's 'History of the Church'. From the very first chapters there are things that are quite new to me. Frankly I've found them theologically questionable. He suggests that incidents in the Old Testament such as Jacob wrestling with an angel (Genesis 32) or Joshua's encounter with the commander of the Lord's army (Joshua 5). (I'm just reading now that this is known as 'christophany'.)
He also identifies Christ with Wisdom in Proverbs 8. He does this despite quoting verses (such as v. 22) that would seem to me to indicate Wisdom having been created.
I wonder, were such perspectives common in Eusebius's day? And are there any other unusual things to note about Eusebius?
He also identifies Christ with Wisdom in Proverbs 8. He does this despite quoting verses (such as v. 22) that would seem to me to indicate Wisdom having been created.
I wonder, were such perspectives common in Eusebius's day? And are there any other unusual things to note about Eusebius?