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On the Incarnation of the Word

Explains why the Word became flesh: to defeat corruption, reveal God, and restore humanity in the divine image.

Athanasiusc. AD 318-3254th century

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Category
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Eastern
Region
Alexandria
Original language
Greek
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ChristologySalvationIncarnationTrinity

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  • Arian controversy

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On the Incarnation of the Word