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""Athanasius and the History of the Eastern Church"" is a historical account of the life and times of Athanasius, a Christian bishop and theologian who lived in the 4th century AD. Authored by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, this book provides a detailed overview of the development of the Eastern Church during the early Christian era, with a particular focus on the role of Athanasius in shaping its theology and practices. The book explores Athanasius' life, his writings, and his impact on the Eastern Church, including his role in the Arian controversy, his defense of the divinity of Christ, and his contributions to the development of Christian doctrine. Stanley draws upon a range of primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of this important figure and the history of the Eastern Church. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, theology, and the development of religious thought in the early Christian era.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.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.