Athanasius of Alexandria

Athanasius of Alexandria
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9780199210961
ISBN-13 : 0199210969
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Book Synopsis Athanasius of Alexandria by : David M. Gwynn

Download or read book Athanasius of Alexandria written by David M. Gwynn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 247 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.


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