Men were created above all the rest, in God’s image, with even a portion of His own Word, so that having a sort of reflexion of the Word, and being in fact made rational (λογιχοι), they might be able to abide ever in blessedness (c.
A true theory of Creation is given, in opposition to the views of the Epicureans, the Platonists and the Gnostics.
Human nature through sin was in corruption, and must be healed, restored, recreated. It was rather a restoration from death to life. What is known as the “forensic” theory Athanasius avoided. The Incarnation, he teaches, culminating in the death on the Cross, was not primarily a propitiation or the averting of a penalty. It is well worthy of his Alexandrian training and traditions. “His treatise on the Incarnation of the Word of God, though written quite early in his life, and before the rise of Arianism, is the best example of his theology, and is of special interest in modern times from its breadth of view and thoroughly philosophical standpoint. To purchase the handbook containing the summary please follow this link. To purchase this classic book please follow this link.
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