As we have described in seven books the events from the time of the apostles, [2492] we think it proper in this eighth book to record for the information of posterity a few of the most important occurrences of our own times, which are worthy of permanent record. Our account will begin at this point.

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Footnotes:

[2492] Literally, "the succession of the apostles" (ten ton apostolon diadochen).