Selected Works of Saint Anathasius of Alexandria (Annotated)

This definitive annotated edition presents the essential works of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, the "Pillar of the Church" and the undaunted defender of the Nicene faith. Standing virtually alone against a world drifting toward heresy, Athanasius dedicated his life to preserving the true identity of Jesus Christ as co-eternal and consubstantial with the Father. This volume captures the full breadth of his genius—from his foundational masterpieces on the Incarnation to his dramatic historical chronicles and his world-changing biography of Saint Antony. Whether engaging in rigorous scriptural debate or providing pastoral comfort to his exiled flock, Athanasius’ voice remains a clarion call for theological clarity and spiritual courage. This edition is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the victory of Orthodoxy and the deep mysteries of the Word made flesh.Table of ContentsBiographical Introduction: Saint Athanasius (Catholic Encyclopedia 1913).Against the Heathen: A brilliant rational defense of monotheism and the internal coherence of the Christian faith.The Incarnation of the Word: The crowning achievement of Patristic theology, exploring why God became man for our salvation.Statement of Faith: A concise, authoritative summary of the Trinitarian dogma defined at Nicaea.Defence Against the Arians: A vital historical "apology" collecting documents and letters to vindicate his character and ministry.Defence of the Nicene Definition: A masterful explanation of why the term Homoousios is necessary to guard the Gospel.Defence of Dionysius: A profound appeal to Church Tradition, proving that the faith of the ancients was in union with Nicaea.Life of Antony: The foundational text of Christian monasticism and an enduring roadmap for the spiritual life.Defence of His Flight: A deeply human pastoral work explaining the biblical legitimacy of fleeing from persecution.Arian History: A vibrant, impassioned narrative written for the monks to expose the political intrigues of his enemies.Against the Arians: The definitive four-part theological refutation of the Arian heresy and the defense of the Son’s eternity.Letters of Athanasius: A collection of personal and pastoral correspondence, including the famous list of the New Testament Canon.About Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Saint Athanasius (c. 296–373 AD) was the twentieth Bishop of Alexandria and the primary protagonist of the greatest theological struggle in Church history. Five times exiled and often pursued by imperial armies, his life became synonymous with the phrase Athanasius Contra Mundum—Athanasius against the world. He was the chief architect of the Nicene victory, a man whose razor-sharp intellect was matched only by his pastoral heart and his friendship with the desert monks. Athanasius did not view theology as an abstract puzzle, but as a matter of life and death; for him, if Christ were not truly God, humanity could not be truly saved. His legacy is the very Creed we profess today, making him an eternal teacher for all who seek the face of the true and living Word. Read more