Athanasius of Alexandria
Author | : David M. Gwynn |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press (UK) |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2012-02-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199210954 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199210950 |
Rating | : 4/5 (950 Downloads) |
Download or read book Athanasius of Alexandria written by David M. Gwynn and published by Oxford University Press (UK). This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.