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Athanasius
Title: Athanasius
Category: Society & Culture / Religion
Details: Words: 882 | Pages: 3.8 (approximately 235 words/page)
Athanasius
Athanasius: Defending the Doctrine of God
Athanasius was born in Alexandria around the year 295. In his youth, he attended the Catechetical School located in Alexandria. Later, in his early twenties, he became a deacon. Athanasius was ordained a deacon by Alexander, who was currently bishop of Alexandria at the time. Alexander was very fond of Athanasius and kept him on his staff as secretary. In 312, Constantine became emperor of the Roman Empire. As the first …showed first 75 words of 882 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 882 total…this that the Nicenes being their debate over the Holy Spirit’s divinity.
Athanasius used his theological creativity, Christian nature, and his determination to help create and establish some of the most important Church doctrines in Christian history.
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**Bibliography**
“Arianism.” http://www.encyclopedia.com/
“Constantine, Roman Emperors.” http://www.encyclopedia.com/
Bell, David N. A Cloud of Witnesses. Michigan: Cistercian, 1989.
Galbraith, Deane “Spiritual Life” http://www.ww.co.nz/home/wayne/ch4.html
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