The Case of Athanasius Against Arius

Authors

Samuel Labuchli, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1959

Document Type

Article

Keywords

arius, christian, theology, faith, athanasius, creed, ontological, monotheism, philosophical, salvation, arianism, eusebius

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Every age must restate the events of history because in every age these events appear in a specific focus. The contemporary theological discussion concerning ontological and existential knowledge, the essence of Biblical faith, and the meaning of language in Christian theology make the controversy of the fourth century a highly modern issue. Indeed, the 20th century has to state its Christological position afresh. It cannot simply repeat the fathers between Nicaea and Constantinople. Yet it can learn a great deal from these fathers by seeking to understand, sine ira et studio, the case of Athanasius versus Arius.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Labuchli, Samuel (1959) "The Case of Athanasius Against Arius," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 30, Article 39.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol30/iss1/39