St. Athanasius

By F.A. Forbes and Frances Alice Forbes

Book Overview

As a young cleric, he was present at the Council of Nicea (325), and though he did not want to be bishop, none was found better suited for the job. He fought the Arian Heresy through every vicissitude and finally triumphed for orthodoxy. Here is a popular biography for young and old of the Saint who is called "The Champion of Orthodoxy." .The famous Athanasian Creed is named after him. Impr. 116 pgs 3 Illus, PB

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895556235
• ISBN13: 9780895556233
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Best book on a defender of the Church!!!

I own this book and it is a great and inspiring story of this courageous saint. The author goes into great detail and I truly got to know and love Saint Athanasius through this book. I am 15 and love it!!!God Bless and always in Christ J.M.J.,Joy Marie Murphy