The Arian Controversy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gwatkin, Henry Melvill, 1844-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Arian Controversy" by Henry Melvill Gwatkin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the Arian controversy that shaped early Christian theological debates, examining the rise of Arianism, its challenges to traditional Christian doctrine, and significant church councils such as the Council of Nicaea. The text delves into the personalities and key events that influenced this pivotal theological conflict. The opening of the book introduces Arianism, tracing its origins as a reaction against established Christian beliefs and highlighting its enduring questions regarding the nature of Christ and the possibility of revelation. Gwatkin discusses the character of Arius, the controversy that emerged from his teachings, and the integral role of figures like Athanasius during this tumultuous period. He sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the theological, cultural, and political dimensions of the Arian controversy, establishing a rich historical context for readers interested in early church history and Christian doctrine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Geoff Horton, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-05-11