Athanasius of Alexandria
Athanasius of Alexandria, born around 296 AD, was a pivotal figure in early Christianity and a staunch defender of the Nicene Creed. As the Bishop of Alexandria, he played a crucial role in the theological debates of his time, particularly against Arianism, which questioned the divinity of Christ. Athanasius was known not only for his fierce advocacy of orthodox Christianity but also for his insightful writings that have influenced generations. His famous work, "On the Incarnation," eloquently articulates the significance of Christ's divine and human nature, making profound theological concepts accessible to believers and seekers alike.
The Life of Anthony
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Athanasius of Alexandria
Anthony (251-356CE) lived in Egypt, and became one of the fathers of Christian desert monasticism. When he was about 18 years old, and havin…
Contra Gentes
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Athanasius of Alexandria
Contra Gentes is the first of a two volume work published by Athanasius of Alexandria prior to the outbreak of the Arian controversy (ca. 31…
Four Discourses Against The Arians
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Athanasius of Alexandria
In spite of Nicea's condemnation of Arius in 325, Arianism was far from dead. For decades after Nicea, political intrigue and personality cl…
The Life of Anthony (Version 2)
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Athanasius of Alexandria
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On the Incarnation
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Athanasius of Alexandria
This treatise and that which in the editions of Athanasius immediately precedes it, the contra Gentes, were often counted as two parts of a …
Later Treatises of Saint Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria
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Athanasius of Alexandria
The times, for which God raised up Saint Athanasius, have, in many respects, a counterpart in our own. There is, now too, earnest, ever-enla…
Defence of the Nicene Definition
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“This letter must have been written in the interval between the return of Athanasius in 346 and his flight in 356...It is written in answer …