Athanasius of Alexandria - Bishop, Theologian, Ascetic, Father

Zusatztext This book provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most important figures of early Christianity. It will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource for historians and theologians alike. ... benefits from a whole range of recent research into what might once have been treated as too obscure for the student. Klappentext A bishop and theologian! an ascetic and a pastoral father! Athanasius of Alexandria (c.295-373) is one of the greatest and most controversial figures of early Christian history. This book draws together these diverse yet inseparable roles that defined Athanasius' life and the influence that he exerted on subsequent Christian tradition. Until David Gwynn produced this brilliant and masterly account, there was no single book in which Athanasius' life and varied achievements were reviewed together ... Every expert will learn from this book and, for the uninitiated, this is the best introduction to Athanasius. Bernard Green, The Tablet a qualified success Michael Slusser, Theological Studies Zusammenfassung A bishop and theologian, an ascetic and a pastoral father, Athanasius of Alexandria (c.295-373) is one of the greatest and most controversial figures of early Christian history. This book draws together these diverse yet inseparable roles that defined Athanasius' life and the influence that he exerted on subsequent Christian tradition. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Life and Writings 2: Bishop 3: Theologian 4: Ascetic 5: Father 6: Death and Legacy Conclusion

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gwynn, David M. Gwynn, Gwynn David M.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.04.2011
• EAN: 9780199210954
• ISBN: 978-0-19-921095-4
• Pagine: 248
• Serie: Christian Theology in Context; Christian Theology in Context
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo; HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Ancient History, Church history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, BCE to c 500 CE, The Early Church, BCE period – Protohistory