St. Athanasius: His Life and Times

by R. Wheler Bush

Publishers:

SPCK; E. & J. B. Young & Co.

, 1888

Overview

Robert Bush’s biography of Athanasius pays particular attention to the physical world surrounding Athanasius’ life—the archaeological features of Alexandria, the geographical and political state of his world, and the philosophical and theological backdrop of his culture. Thoroughly researched and academically written, St. Athanasius: His Life and Times is an essential volume for any study of Athanasius.

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Key Features

• Offers a look at the world during the time that Athanasius lived
• Presents a compelling biography that highlights archealogy alongside life events
• Explores the life of Athanius in a way well suited for scholars, or the dedicated layman

Contents

• The Birthplace of Athanasius
• The Birth, Boyhood, and Youth of Athanasius
• Athanasius Appointed Secretary to Alexander
• Earlier Writings of Athanasius
• Arius the Heresiarch
• The Council of Nicea
• Athanasius made Archbishop of Alexandria
• A Time of Peace
• False Charges against Athanasius
• Graver Plots against Athanasius
• Athanasios’ First Exile Passed at Treves
• Fresh Troubles on His Return to His See
• His Second Exile Spent at Rome
• Councils of Milan and Sardica
• Athanasius’ Second Restoration to His See
• Life and Work and Alexandria
• His Third Exile Spent in the Desert
• The Literary Harvest of His Third Exile
• His Third Restoration to His See
• His Fourth Exile by the Banks of the Nile
• His Fourth Restoration to His See
• His Fifth Brief Exile and Return
• The Closing Years of His Life
• His Character as a Man
• His Character as a Theologian

Product Details

• Title: St. Athanasius: His Life and Times
• Author: R. Wheler Bush
• Series: The Fathers for English Readers
• Publishers: SPCK, E. & J. B. Young & Co.
• Print Publication Date: 1888
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 252
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Athanasius, Saint, Patriarch of Alexandria, -373
• Resource ID: LLS:ATHANASIUSTHGRT06
• Resource Type: text.monograph.biography
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:10:17Z

About R. Wheler Bush

Robert Wheler Bush (1820–1908) was headmaster of Marlborough College at Oxford. He had a BA in classics, an MA from Oxford, and a doctorate in civil law. He was also an ordained clergyman of the Church of England.