AUTORITATE ȘI CONTINUITATE LA ATANASIE AL ALEXANDRIEI (295–373)

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We have in this volume a model of historical and theological interpretation, a major work on the most important doctrinal debate in the patristic period of the Church. In clarifying and affirming the Christian faith about the divinity of Jesus Christ, the central role was played by Athanasius of Alexandria. Liviu Damian’s book carefully historically and dogmatically frames the personality and influence of Athanasius in defending the decisions of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325 and rigorously and creatively analyzes all the important theological themes that interest historians and theologians. Each chapter is clearly structured and interwoven with relevant historical and theological data. It is impressive how a multitude of ideas and bibliographical references have been concentrated in a single volume. There is also no lack of critical analysis and interactions with other humanistic disciplines. So, an intelligent and trustworthy historical and theological resource that will surely inspire the reader to rediscover the thinking of the Church’s great theologian, Athanasius of Alexandria.
Emil Bartoș