..a fundamental asset to any theological research library... the book is undoubtedly one of the most helpful recent scholarly contributions to research on Eusebius, his academic background, and his intellectural universe.Ulrich Volp, Expository Times, June 2008"…an important book…an important reference work for further studies." – Jörg Ulrich, Martin-Luther-Universitát, Halle-Wittenberg"Carriker's book is definitely an important monograph that will become a reference for any scholar working on ancient literature." – Sabrina Inowlocki, in: Vigiliae Christianae (2005)"…eine respektabele und sehr nützliche Leistung…" – Friedhelm Winkelmann, in: Theologische Literaturzeitung (2005)