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The Sacred Writings of John Cassian

Cassian was one of the first and most prominent of the Semi-Pelagians, maintaining that while man is by nature sinful, he yet has some good remaining in him, and that, while the immediate gift of God’s grace is necessary to salvation, conversion may also be begun by the exercise of man’s will. He further asserted that God is always willing to bestow his grace on all who seek it, though, at the same time, it is true that he sometimes bestows it without its being sought. These views have been held by a very large part of the church from his time, and embrace much of the essence of Arminianism. The style of Cassianus … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of St. Athanasius

Athanasius was the greatest champion of Catholic belief on the subject of the Incarnation that the Church has ever known and in his lifetime earned the characteristic title of “Father of Orthodoxy”, by which he has been distinguished every since. This book contains almost 700 pages with his most essential writings, as well as valuable introductions to them.

The Sacred Writings of St. Athanasius

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The Sacred Writings of St. Athanasius.

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Short biography of St. Athanasius (from wikipedia)

Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (/ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/; Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Ἀλεξανδρείας, Athanásios Alexandrías; c. 296–298 – 2 May 373), also called Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor or, primarily … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of St. Jerome

St. Jerome owes his place in the history of exegetical studies chiefly to his revisions and translations of the Bible. The literary activity of St. Jerome, although very prolific, may be summed up under a few principal heads: works on the Bible; theological controversies; historical works; various letters; translations. This edition includes his letters and his most essential writings.

The Sacred Writings of St. Jerome

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The Sacred Writings of St. Jerome.

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Jerome (/dʒəˈroʊm/; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; c. 27 March 347 – 30 September 420) was a priest, confessor, theologian and historian. … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 2

“The Sacred Writings Of …” provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. This volume is number two out of two with the essential writings of Clement of Alexandria, a Christian theologian who taught at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.

The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 2

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The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 2.

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Titus Flavius Clemens (c. 150 – c. 215), known as … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 1

“The Sacred Writings Of …” provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. This volume is number one out of two with the essential writings of Clement of Alexandria, a Christian theologian who taught at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.

The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 1

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The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria Volume 1.

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Titus Flavius Clemens (c. 150 – c. 215), known as … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Gregory of Nyssa

Gregory of Nyssa was bishop of Nyssa from 372 to 376, and from 378 until his death. He is venerated as a saint in Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Lutheranism and Anglicanism. Gregory, his brother Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus are collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers Gregory lacked the administrative ability of his brother Basil, or the contemporary influence of Gregory of Nazianzus, but was an erudite theologian who made significant contributions to the doctrine of the Trinity and the Nicene creed. Gregory’s philosophical writings were influenced by Origen, and he is generally considered to have believed in universal salvation. Since the mid-twentieth century, there has been a significant … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Justin Martyr

Justin Martyr was a Christian apologist, born at Flavia Neapolis, about A.D. 100, who converted to Christianity about A.D. 130, taught and defended the Christian religion in Asia Minor and at Rome and he suffered martyrdom about the year 165. Among other writings this volume contains: The First Apology of Justin, The Second Apology of Justin, Dialogue of Justin, Justin’s Hortatory Address to the Greeks, The Martyrdom of the Holy Martyrs …

The Sacred Writings of Justin Martyr

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The Sacred Writings of Justin Martyr.

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Saint Justin, also known as Justin Martyr (Greek: Ιουστίνος ο Μάρτυρας, Latin: … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 2

“The Sacred Writings Of …” provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This is volume two out of two and containing the following writings: Against Hermogenes, Against the Valentinians, On the Flesh of Christ, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Against Praxeas, Scorpiace and many more.

The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 2

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The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 2.

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Tertullian, full name Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, c. 155 – c. 240 AD, was a prolific early Christian author from Carthage in the … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 1

“The Sacred Writings Of …” provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This is volume one out of two and containing the following writings: The Apology, On Idolatry, De Spectaculis, De Corona, Ad Nationes, The Soul’s Testimony, A Treatise on the Soul, The Five Books Against Marcion and many more.

The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 1

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The Sacred Writings of Tertullian, Volume 1.

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Tertullian, full name Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, c. 155 – c. 240 AD, was a prolific early Christian author … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Sacred Writings of Origen

“The Sacred Writings Of …” provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This edition contains Origen’s main works, “Origen De Principiis” and “Origen against Celsus”. The works are brought to you on more than 700 pages, including more than 3000 valuable annotations.

The Sacred Writings of Origen

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The Sacred Writings of Origen.

ISBN: 9783849681449

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Origen (184/185 – 253/254), was a Greek scholar, ascetic, and early Christian theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria. He was a prolific writer in multiple … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...