Festal Epistles Of Saint Athanasius

The Festal Epistles of Saint Athanasius is a collection of letters written by the revered Christian theologian and bishop, Saint Athanasius. The book is a compilation of 39 letters that Athanasius wrote to his fellow Christians during the course of his life, primarily during his tenure as Bishop of Alexandria in the fourth century.The letters are organized according to the liturgical calendar of the Christian church, with each letter corresponding to a particular feast day or holiday. In each letter, Athanasius reflects on the significance of the holiday and provides guidance and inspiration to his readers.The Festal Epistles of Saint Athanasius are considered to be one of the most important works of early Christian literature. They provide valuable insights into the religious practices and beliefs of the early Christian church, as well as the life and teachings of one of its most influential figures.This edition of the book includes a detailed introduction by the translator, which provides historical context and background information on Saint Athanasius and his writings. The translation is faithful to the original text, while also being accessible to modern readers. Overall, The Festal Epistles of Saint Athanasius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the writings of the early church fathers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.