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Contra Gentes

Athanasius of Alexandria

Contra Gentes

Contra Gentes

Athanasius of Alexandria

Contra Gentes, written by Athanasius of Alexandria around 319 AD, is the first volume of a two-part work addressing pagan beliefs and worship. It culminates in a defense of the Christian understanding of God and creation, particularly emphasizing the role of the eternal Word. This foundational text sets the stage for Athanasius's subsequent volume, De Incarnatione Verbi, and is significant for its early engagement with theological debates that would shape Christianity.

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