Review: On the Incarnation

On the Incarnation by Athanasius of Alexandria
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Early Christian wisdom, written in response to a common heresy.

Athanasius of Alexandria was born in 297 and trained by Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria. He was about 21 years old when he was inspired to respond to a heretical belief that Jesus was subordinate to God rather than being God Himself in human form. If you still believe that false understanding you might benefit from reading this book. And if you're already certain Jesus is God, this book will provide you with a number of ideas that might seem fresh to those of us who have never heard or considered them before.

After writing this book Athanasius took part in the First Council of Nicea and later on became the Bishop of Alexandria. The book has been well-respected by theologians throughout the centuries since then.

Overall, the book has aged well and I enjoyed an English version published in Kindle format by "Modern Puritans." I read the books because of another book I'm reading: "25 Books Every Christian Should Read" selected by Renovaré. On The Incarnation is the first book suggested.

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