Athanasius of Alexandria - Bishop, Theologian, Ascetic, Father

Zusatztext a clearly written and useful book ... Gwynns reading is a spirited example of what a positive reading of the texts can 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. 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

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• Autori: David M. Gwynn, David M. (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History Gwynn, Gwynn David M.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 15.04.2012
• EAN: 9780199210961
• ISBN: 978-0-19-921096-1
• Pagine: 248
• Serie: Christian Theology in Context; Christian Theology in Context
• Categorie: 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