"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 On the Incarnation is part of the POPULAR PATRISTIC SERIES.
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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... more info
Brilliant:
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:
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... more info
The same yesterday, today, forever:
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.
