Athanasius

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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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