Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Athanasius And The History Of The Eastern Church

Athanasius And The History Of The Eastern Church

Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162881437
ISBN13: 9781162881430
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.08 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Athanasius and the History of the Eastern Church is a comprehensive historical account of the life and legacy of Athanasius, a prominent figure in the early Christian Church and a key player in the development of Eastern Orthodoxy. Written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, a renowned theologian and historian, the book explores the political and religious landscape of the Eastern Church during the fourth century, when Athanasius rose to prominence as a defender of orthodox Christianity against the Arian heresy. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, sermons, and historical documents, Stanley provides a detailed analysis of Athanasius' theological ideas, his role in the Council of Nicaea, and his struggles against the powerful Arian faction. The book also examines the broader context of the Eastern Church during this period, including the rise of monasticism, the spread of Christianity in Egypt and Syria, and the political tensions between the Roman Empire and the Persian Sassanid Empire. With its rich historical detail and insightful analysis, Athanasius and the History of the Eastern Church is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of Christianity and the development of Eastern Orthodoxy.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All