Abstract
The genius of this approach is that it is able to avoid the pitfall of attempting to analyze Eusebius's theology in terms of the traditional divisions of fourth-century Christianity, yet without appearing forced or artificial; in fact, it allows the unique voice of Eusebius to emerge. The second chapter discusses the rhetorical and exegetical strategies which Eusebius used to foster his vision of ecclesiastical identity-one rooted in the apostolic faith, with clear boundaries separating from Jews, pagans, and heretics, and with "a common language for theological inquiry derived from a common text"-i.e. scripture (85). In the sixth, Winn shows how Eusebius's Christology and soteriology resulted in the ideal of Christians living, by the power of Christ, a new life of asceticism and virginity.