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Saint Athanasius: Selected Works and Letters
(Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series #4)
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This series contains the chief works of the Fathers from Eusebius to John of Damascus, and from Ambrose to Gregory the Great.
Hardcover, 612 pages
Published
December 12th 1984
by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
(first published January 1st 1842)
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While probably not well known by many Christians, St. Athanasius is probably the single most influential Christian theologian and thinker who contested the Arian heresy. Had he not done so, it is quite likely that Christianity today would look much different than it does. Arianism was a slow creep back to the polytheism that Christianity was superseding, and St. Athanasius recognized it as such, combatting it doggedly in a series of books, dissertations, and letters contained in this book. I’d l
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Athanasius was a bulldog when it came to Jesus, utterly refusing to let go of Christ's divinity. His was a life spent in struggle and exile that yielded great treasure for the church.
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St. Athanasius is one of the most important figures in church history. During the fourth century, he was the foremost champion of the Council of Nicea's affirmation of the full Divinity of Christ against the Arian heresy. Most of this collection of his writings is concerned with the Arian controversy, and is full of rich theological reflections on Christology and the doctrine of the Incarnation. Some of the historical works in the collection may be less interesting to many modern Christians, but
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Very handy compilation of select Works and letters of Athanasius the Great. Robertson decided to organize the material in a generally chronology way, which is quite helpful inasmuch as one agreed with him on the chronology. At times the chronological settings led him to separate documents that were appended with some works.
My main gripe against this volume was the setting of the text itself. The very small fonts and the columns made for a very slow reading. It is time for a new edition.
My main gripe against this volume was the setting of the text itself. The very small fonts and the columns made for a very slow reading. It is time for a new edition.
This is a collection of, pretty much all, the works and letters of Athanasius, the great theologian and defender of the Trinity in the early church. Confession: I did not read the entire book word for word. I read a few treatises closely while skimming others. Perhaps I should review the specific treatises individually...but I just thought this was easier.
Two works stand out: On the Incarnation of the Word and The Life of Antony. Each of these is five star, must reads for anyone interested in th ...more
Two works stand out: On the Incarnation of the Word and The Life of Antony. Each of these is five star, must reads for anyone interested in th ...more
Mar 28, 2013
Christian Proano
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it was amazing
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Everyone who believe and don't believe in Jesus Christ
Every Christian who wants to be informed about Christology ought to read this monumental compilation.
The health of our theology would improved just by making reference, sermons, and adding to our teaching what he wrote about the Divinity of Jesus Christ including the exaltation of mankind because of His incarnation and ascension.
The health of our theology would improved just by making reference, sermons, and adding to our teaching what he wrote about the Divinity of Jesus Christ including the exaltation of mankind because of His incarnation and ascension.
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I come once again to those books where I am not nearly qualified to review nor spend enough time in detailed reading to review. These free PDFs available online and are excellent resources for those interested in the church fathers and definitely an excellent resource for those studying anything to do with the period. These few words will have to suffice.
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