St. Dionysius of Alexandria: Letters and Treatises

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dionysius, of Alexandria, Saint, -265

Contributor:

Feltoe, Charles Lett

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Saint Dionysius of Alexandria: Letters and Treatises

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"St. Dionysius of Alexandria: Letters and Treatises" by Saint Dionysius of Alexandria is a collection of early Christian writings compiled in the early 20th century. This work reflects the theological insights and pastoral concerns of Dionysius, who was a prominent bishop and theologian in the 3rd century. The letters and treatises cover various topics, including issues of heretical baptism, the nature of God, and responses to persecution, providing valuable context to the early Christian Church's development and struggles. At the start of this compilation, a detailed introduction outlines the life of St. Dionysius, his role as the Bishop of Alexandria, and the context in which he wrote. It sets the stage for the letters that follow, describing how they address both theological controversies of the time and the challenges faced by Christians under persecution. Key points in the introduction highlight Dionysius's emphasis on unity within the Church and his efforts to engage in theological discourse with leaders from other regions, demonstrating his commitment to both doctrine and pastoral care amidst the trials of his ministry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-06-27