The Festal Letters Of Athanasius: Discovered In An Ancient Syriac Version (1848)

By Cureton

Book Overview

The Festal Letters of Athanasius is a book that was discovered in an ancient Syriac version in 1848. The book was written by Athanasius, a prominent Christian theologian and bishop of Alexandria in the fourth century. The Festal Letters were written by Athanasius to his fellow bishops and the faithful during the annual celebrations of the Christian festivals. The letters provide a detailed account of the theological and political controversies of the time, including the Arian heresy and the Nicene Creed. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and provides insights into the development of Christian doctrine and the role of bishops in the early church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437289363
• ISBN13: 9781437289367
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"