Historical Tracts of S. Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria

by Athanasius of Alexandria

Publishers:

John Henry Parker; J. G. F. & J. Rivington

, 1843

Overview

Translated and edited by John Henry Newman, this volume contains the encyclical epistles of Athanasius, likely written while Athanasius was in exile. With lengthy and well-researched prefatory material and historical and translational notes throughout the letters, this volume is one of the most respected translations of Athanasius to date.

Key Features

• Includes the encyclical epistle written by Athanasius while in exile
• Presents prefatory material along with translation and historical notes
• Provides one of the most respected translations

Contents

• Encyclical Epistel, Addressed to all Bishops every where
• Apology against the Arians, Written about AD 350
• Encyclical Epistle, Addressed to the Bishops of Egypt and Libya, AD 356
• Apology Addressed to the Emperor Constantius, AD 356
• Apology for His Flight, AD 357 or 358
• Epistle to Serapion Concerning the Death of Arius, AD 358–360
• Epistle to the Monks, AD 358, or later
• History of the Arians, written AD 358–360

Product Details

• Title: Historical Tracts of S. Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria
• Author: Athanasius of Alexandria
• Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
• Publishers: John Henry Parker, J. G. F. & J. Rivington
• Print Publication Date: 1843
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 350
• Era: era:nicene
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Arianism; Church history › Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600; Athanasius, Saint, Patriarch of Alexandria, -373
• Resource ID: LLS:ATHANASIUSTHGRT02
• Resource Type: text.monograph.church-history
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:10:12Z

About Athanasius of Alexandria

Athanasius (298–373 AD) was the archbishop of Alexandria (Egypt) in the fourth century. He is revered as a Saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and recognized as a great leader and doctor of the early church by Protestants.