The Festal Epistles of S. Athanasius

by Athanasius of Alexandria

Publishers:

John Henry Parker; Francis & John Rivington

, 1854

Overview

The Festal Epistles is a collection of formal pastoral letters written on a year-by-year basis that commemorate the Easter season. These letters, traditionally sent by the Bishop of Alexandria, are known to modern scholars from multiple ancient sources and appear in the historical record as early as AD 247. Athanasius began writing these homily-style letters in AD 329, and continued to compose them until AD 373. In all, Athanasius composed 44 letters, and each bears the marks of his remarkable intellect and his stalwart Nicene faith. A rich avenue for studying his life and ministry, Athanasius’ penned his letters during times of peace, intense theological debate, and multiple exiles, but each was intended for the edification of the Alexandrian church.

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Key Features

• Offers a collection of pastoral letters that commemorate Easter
• Explores the faith, ministry, and life of Athanasius through his letters
• Illustrates the early church’s understanding of Easter

Product Details

• Title: The Festal Epistles of S. Athanasius
• Author: Athanasius of Alexandria
• Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
• Publishers: John Henry Parker, Francis & John Rivington
• Print Publication Date: 1854
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 189
• Era: era:nicene
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Easter › Sermons; Sermons, English › Translations from Syriac
• Resource ID: LLS:WRKSANTHANASIUS03
• Resource Type: text.monograph.letters
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T21:09:45Z

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.