Epistles on the Arian Heresy and the Deposition of Arius - Hardcover

by Of Constant Alexander of Constantinople (Author), Alexander of Constantinople (Author)

Epistles On The Arian Heresy And The Deposition Of Arius is a book written by Alexander of Constantinople, a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. The book is a collection of letters written by Alexander to various bishops and leaders of the Church, addressing the Arian heresy and the deposition of Arius, a priest who had been excommunicated for his beliefs.The Arian heresy was a theological dispute that arose in the fourth century over the nature of Jesus Christ. Arius, a priest from Alexandria, argued that Jesus was not divine, but rather a created being. This view was opposed by Alexander and other bishops, who believed in the orthodox view of the Trinity, which holds that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.In the book, Alexander defends the orthodox view of the Trinity and argues against the Arian heresy. He also describes the events leading up to the deposition of Arius, including the Council of Nicaea, which was convened in 325 CE to address the Arian controversy.The letters in the book provide valuable insights into the early Church and the debates that shaped its theology. They also offer a glimpse into the political and social context of the time, as the Arian controversy was not just a theological dispute, but also a political and cultural one.Overall, Epistles On The Arian Heresy And The Deposition Of Arius is a significant work in the history of Christianity, offering a detailed account of one of the most important controversies in the early Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.