Yale University Library Research Guides: Early Christianity and Patristics: Athanasius

Introduction to Athanasius

To browse materials on Athanasius, use call number BR1720.A7.

Athanasius by Khaled Anatolios Fundamental elements of Athanasius' response to the identity of Jesus. Focuses on doctrinal controversies. Selections from his writings, presenting the rationale for Athanasius' fundamental theological positions. Online available.
Athanasius of Alexandria: Bishop, Theologian, Ascetic, Father. by David M. Gwynn Accessible to non-specialists and is illuminated throughout by extensive quotation from Athanasius' many writings.

Athanasius by Peter J. Leithart Gives attention to Athanasius' use of Scripture, his deployment of metaphysical categories, and the intersection between the two. Theology focus.
Athanasius and the Politics of Asceticism by David Brakke Shows just how deeply political ascetic theology could be in the struggle to form a united and dominant church in Egypt under the Roman Empire. The book includes the first-ever English translations of the original writings of Athanasius.
The Bible in Athanasius of Alexandria by James D. Ernest Examines rhetorical and exegetical appropriations of Scripture in the Greek corpus of the writings of Athanasius of Alexandria.
The Early Episcopal Career of Anthanasius of Alexandria by Duane W. H. Arnold Examines in detail the first seven years of Athanasius's career as bishop of Alexandria from the time of his election and consecration as bishop in 328 to his banishment by Emperor Constantine following the Synod of Tyre in 335.
The Eusebians: The Polemic of Athanasius of Alexandria and the Construction of the 'Arian Controversy' by David M. Gwynn A historical and theological re-evaluation of the polemical writings of Athanasius. Online available.

Contra Gentes: Introduction, Translation, and Commentary by E. P. Meijering Against the Gentiles.
On the Incarnation by John Behr. A translation for popular audiences. Includes a famous introductory essay by C.S. Lewis.
The Life of Antony and the Letter to Marcellinus by Robert C. Gregg The Life of Antony is one of the foremost classics of asceticism. The Letter to Marcellinus is an introduction to the spiritual sense of the Psalms.