Early Christian Lives
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
This selection of early saints' lives, full of vivid incidents and astonishing miracles, consists of classics of hagiography that were all written in the second half of the 4th century.
St. Athanasius Bücher
Athanasius von Alexandria war ein bedeutender christlicher Theologe und Kirchenvater, der als Hauptverteidiger des Trinitarismus gegen den Arianismus gilt. Seine Schriften zeugen von tiefer Hingabe an das fleischgewordene Wort, großer seelsorgerischer Sorge und einem tiefen Interesse am Mönchtum. Er spielte eine führende Rolle im Kampf gegen die Arianer, insbesondere beim Ersten Konzil von Nicäa, und setzte seine theologischen und politischen Auseinandersetzungen sein Leben lang fort. Gefeiert als „Säule der Kirche“ und „Vater der Orthodoxie“, wurden seine einflussreichen Werke von Kirchenvätern im Osten und Westen geschätzt.
SAINT ATHANASIUS was an astute apologist, proficient theologian, and champion of orthodox Christology. He earned the title Athanasius Contra Mundum for his willingness to take on the world in defending biblical truth. One of his most influential works, On the Incarnation , was written as an apologetic for the doctrine of the eternal Son of God taking to himself, without ceasing to be God, full humanity for the purpose of the Father's glory and our salvation. This classic has since inspired generations towards defending biblical truth. The Celebration of Faith Series, conceived by Series Editor Steven R. Martins, reflects on the lives and contributions of those who have been touched by the grace of God, those who have professed, defended and advanced the Christian religious worldview throughout history. The objective of this series is to inspire and encourage grace-bought believers towards living out their faith in such a way that demonstrates the truth, beauty and liberty of the gospel and its comprehensive nature for the furtherance of God's kingdom.
