1564 Saint Athanasius of
Alexandria Egypt 1ed Holbein Durer Style Bible Woodcuts
Athanasius the Great of Alexandria was a 4th-century church
father who was known as being one of the greatest Egyptian leaders in
Christianity. He is often best remembered for his opposition to Arius and
Eusebius of Nicomedia which ultimately relegated him to exile multiple times.
Athanasius’s works mostly include letters,
though the letters are greatly in defense of Christianity. He sought to defend
the Holy Trinity, as well as decrees made at the Council of Nicaea. This
Nicaean defense (367AD) is one of the first-known written examples of the
listings of the New Testament books.
The writings of Athanasius serve two purposes
– attack paganism and defend teachings of Christian redemption. This mindset is
fulfilled throughout his works, including his Old Testament exegeses, where he
defends the truth of the Holy Spirit.
This 1564 Basel edition was published by Nicolas
and Eusebius Episcopios in an impressive leather-bound tome.
Item number: #24296
Price: $1250
ATHANASIUS of Alexandria
Athanasii Magni Alexandrini Episcopi, graviss. scriptoris, et sanctiss.
martyris, Opera : in quatuor tomos distribute
Basileae: [Ex officina Episcopiana, per Nicolaum et Eusebium
Episcopios], 1564. First edition.
Details:
· Collation:
Complete with all pages
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[8], 730, 142, [24]
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Numerous illustrated initials throughout
· References:
USTC 613803
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather;
tight and secure
· Size: ~12.75in X 9in (32cm x 22.5cm)
· Very rare and desirable
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