Saint Athanasius: The Father of Orthodoxy
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Frances Alice Forbes
(4,856 Sterne; 73 Bewertungen)
A short and rather old fashioned biography a great saint. Don't expect subtlety; it's unapologetic hagiography. The saint is presented as a figure of pristine brilliance, courage and integrity and his persecutors as conniving villains. But to those who appreciate what was at stake in the controversy, Athanasius is indeed a God-sent hero. This is an informative, if quaint, introduction to a fascinating figure in history. (Summary by Pattymarie) (2 hr 59 min)
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a classic!
Oskari
(5 Sterne)
wow, what a wonderful experience! Eye-opening and inspiring. The book really brings to life ancient times, and shows how points of doctrine gave rise to a true battle between good and evil. The novel simplifies the story, to be sure, but the key facts are well founded in history. The reader is great, too. A bit slow but wonderfully clear.
Well written. well read.
peter
(5 Sterne)
As we talk about living in a post Christian society with all its inconvenience, this picture of life at the dawn of the fist Christin society is a thought provoking read.
poorly written
(3,5 Sterne)
Author is neither historian nor nor a good writer - rather sycophantic religious. 1000 times better story is told by Gibbons. Reading is ok but slow and somewhat incorrect pronunciation.
Jim Huffman
(5 Sterne)
Well read book and a great history of a little known time in the church.
(5 Sterne)
A wonderful piece of inspired Christian history that no one of us should ignore+ john
perfect
Roman Strmiska
(5 Sterne)
thank you for this very very good book ..
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inspirational
shiloh pacheco
(5 Sterne)
easy and enjoyable. full of challenges and victories