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Category: Book
Author: St. Athanasius
Publisher: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Studio: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Manufacturer: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Label: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Languages: Latin (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: New revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 120
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0913836400
Dewey Decimal Number: 232.1
EAN: 9780913836408
ASIN: 0913836400
Publication Date: June 1996
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"This is a good translation of a very great book. "St Athanasius stood contra mundum for the Trinitarian doctrine 'whole and undefiled,' when it looked as if all the civilized world was slipping back from Christianity into the religion of Arius, into one of those 'sensible' synthetic religions which are so strongly recommended today and which then, as now, included among their devotees many highly cultivated clergymen. The glory of St Athanasius is that he did not move with the times; it is his reward that he now remains when those times, like all others, have passed away. "When I first opened De Incarnatione I soon discovered by a very simple test that I was reading a masterpiece, for only a mastermind could have written so deeply on such a subject with such classical simplicity" - C. S. Lewis, from the Introduction
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Still Relevant... January 6, 2009
I was parusing the local "Christian" book store, I put that in quotes because when you have TD Jakes on the shelf one has to wonder where this store draws the line. I am guessing it is drawn on profit margin. Anyways, I found a small book on their "classics" bookshelf by Athanasius. I wanted to pick up this book so that I could read one of the greatest defenders of God incarnate in our history. I have read many quotes by Athanasius and also read some biographies on Athanasius, but I had never taken up the task to read any of his works. I am glad I decided to do so.
On the Incarnation is very well put together and I wish that more people would put together their argumentation for Christ in this way. Athanasius wrote this book sometime probably in his youth in the early 4th century to his friend, new to the faith, named Macarius.
To prove the incarnation of God the Word, Athanasius starts at Creation and the Fall, continues with the Divine dilemma and its solution in the incarnation, the death of Christ, the resurrection and then ends with refuting the Jews and Gentiles.
The letter to his friend is very easily set up and the use of logic as a defense and offense of argumentation is done very well. He not only does this, but also uses the Scriptures (a lot) and external proofs to lay out his argumentation for the incarnation of God through Christ.
I was expecting this read to be very laborious, but the translation is done very well and makes for an easy, yet edifying read. By the time the reader gets to the refutation of the Jews and Gentiles the arguments have been laid out so well that these arguments are not difficult to prove. Although some of these would not hold water now, as Athanasius does employ the fruits of conversion of people as proof. Using this same logic one could point to Mormomism and Islam in the same light. Even with this, the way that he shows these proofs is still very interesting to read and look to as great reminders of what Christ and the Holy Spirit were doing in the early years of Christianity.
What I like most about this book is that I was still able to glean much truth from it even though it was written 1700 years ago. I was able to take a glimpse into life in the 4th century and to see what was happening in early Christianity and watch a messenger of God put forth the great Gospel truths.
This book is still for readers and apologists today and shows why Athanasius was one of the most intelligent and used men of God. Highly Recommended.
Brilliant October 4, 2008
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As has been said, the introduction by Lewis is worth the cost of the book. Of course, Athanasius' masterpiece is in public domain and free versions abound, but this is a much better translation than you are likely to get for free, and the introduction is C.S. Lewis at his absolute best. A must-have for both Lewis fans and for those who love theology.
A book to linger over September 15, 2008
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This is truly a great work and one that addresses issues that confront the contemporary Church. Athanasius would have nothing to do with the arguments for a "reasonable" understanding of Jesus that is compatible with a sensible religion. He contends for the honor and glory and truth of his Lord in a very strong and penetrating manner. The reader will find himself pondering a great deal over the ideas Athanasius presents. This work is a challenge to think on the Word Incarnate. It can be truly mind and soul stretching.
The same yesterday, today, forever August 18, 2008
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As an early Christian who really understood the faith Athansus shines here with the story of the Incarnation and the disagreements and heresies that arose surrounding it in clear, undiluted terms. It's a concise, clear capturing of the core of the faith (of the early Church and Christianity at large). Should be a must-read for anyone who thinks they know their Christian faith.
Athanasius February 23, 2008
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Very pleased with the condition and the Book. If you are a Believer in Jesus Christ and you want to study the "Incarnation" this is the book.
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