Athanasius - Lynn Harold Hough - Bog

""Athanasius: The Hero"" is a biographical book written by Lynn Harold Hough that chronicles the life of Athanasius, a Christian bishop and theologian who lived in the fourth century. The book delves into Athanasius' early life, his rise to power within the church, and his role in the Arian controversy, a theological dispute that threatened to tear apart the Christian community. Hough portrays Athanasius as a courageous and steadfast defender of the orthodox Christian faith, who refused to compromise his beliefs in the face of persecution and exile. The book also explores the political and social context of Athanasius' time, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the religious and cultural landscape of the ancient world. Overall, ""Athanasius: The Hero"" is a fascinating and insightful read that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in Christian history.1906. Because to Athanasius, theology was not a mechanism but a vitality; because he understood that such doctrines as the deity of our Lord are an essential part of Christianity, and must be preserved at whatever cost; and because there are no truths more important than these to our own eager, much seeking age; it was a joy for the author to write this book about him. Contents: the times of Athanasius; City of Athanasius; early life of Athanasius; Rise of Arianism and the Council of Nicaea; Athanasius Bishop; first exile; restoration and the second exile; period of the second restoration; third exile; last years of Athanasius; Theology of Athanasius; message of Athanasius to our time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.