Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria Summary

Athanasius ATHANASIUS (c. 298–373), bishop of Alexandria, theologian, church father, and saint. Athanasius was born around the year 300, perhaps in 298, according to a chronicle composed soon a... Read more

The Christian theologian St. Athanasius (ca. 296-373) was bishop of Alexandria, in Egypt. He was the most eminent Church leader opposing Arianism on the basis of the creed adopted by the Council of Ni... Read more

In the following excerpt, Hodges relates how Athanasius came into conflict with the Arian-dominated church over the issue of the nature of Christ. One day, in Alexandria, a bishop was standing by a... Read more

In the following excerpt, Hall explains how Athanasius remained steadfast in his position regarding Christ's dual nature as God and man. In the four doctors of the East we encounter the pree... Read more

In the following essay, Hardy provides an overview of On the Incarnation of the Word and explains why it is a Christian classic of great influence. Background and Ideas For forty-five years Bishop ... Read more

In the following excerpt, González explains that Athanasius did not develop a formal system of thought because his theological interests were of a practical, not an academic, nature. One of ... Read more

In the following essay, originally published in 1989, Torrance examines Athanasius's Christological approach to the Trinity. ‘There is one eternal Godhead in Trinity, and there is one... Read more

In the following excerpt, Pettersen discusses the history of the city of Alexandria and how its politics influenced the work of Athanasius. Alexandria was ‘the crossroads of the world, servi... Read more