For the righteous there is no death, but only a passing-over.

— Athanasius of Alexandria (296–373), Kirchenvater

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Grief & Comfort

Athanasius of Alexandria

Athanasius der Große (296–373) war ein frühchristlicher Theologe und langjähriger Bischof von Alexandria im römischen Ägypten. Er verteidigte im arianischen Streit unnachgiebig die Wesensgleichheit von Vater und Sohn nach dem Konzil von Nicäa, legte 367 erstmals den neutestamentlichen 27-Bücher-Kanon fest und wurde wegen kirchenpolitischer Machtkämpfe fünfmal ins Exil verbannt. Für Bibelleser begründen seine Schriften zur Menschwerdung Gottes das klassische trinitarische Verständnis und prägen bis heute das Vertrauen in den biblischen Textbestand.

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