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Athanasius of Alexandria (Greek: Αθανάσιος) (293 – 373) was a bishop of Alexandria, in the fourth century. He was an instrumental figure in the fight against Arianism
Some believe that it was Athanasius whose New Testament canon is the one still used today. Others believe Origen's canon is the New Testament canon used today.
Time-line of his life
293 - Born
318 - Wrote Against the Gentiles - On the Incarnation - affirms Jesus as both God and human
319 - A deacon by this stage
325 - Accompanied Alexander (bishop of Alexandria) to Council of Nicea
328 - Became bishop of Alexandria
335/336 - Exiled to Tyre and excommunicated by Constantine
337 - Returned to Alexdria (upon death of Constantine)
339 - Deposed to Rome
346 - Constantine II / Constans (heirs of Constantine) reinstated Athanasius
356 - Constantius (brother of Constantine II who because sole Emperor in 350 after brother died ) under the influence Arians, deposed Athanasius; whilst exiled Athanasius wrote much against Arianism
357 - Arian creed of Sirmium; "whole world groaned and was astonished to find itself Arian" (Jerome)
361 - Julian the Apostate became Emporer (who was not a Christian) and reinstated Athaniasus
361 - Julian the Apostate changed his mind and ordered Athanasius' execution (after pagan priests complained); Athanasius fled
363 - Julian the Apostate died (succeeded by Jovian) and Athanasius returned
365 - Valens comes to power and exiles Athanasius
365 - Valens allows Athanasius to return
373 - Died
381 - Council of Constantinope occurs where Nicene formula reaffirmed
Writings
Against the Gentiles - On the Incarnation
Three Discourses Against the Arians
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