The Greek Fathers (1908)

The Greek Fathers is a book written by Adrian Fortescue and first published in 1908. It is a comprehensive study of the early Christian theologians and writers from the Eastern Roman Empire, who are collectively known as the Greek Fathers. The book covers the period from the 2nd to the 8th century and provides an in-depth analysis of the works and teachings of prominent figures such as Origen, Athanasius, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, and Cyril of Alexandria.Fortescue's work explores the theological, philosophical, and historical context of the Greek Fathers and their contributions to the development of Christian doctrine, liturgy, and spirituality. He discusses their views on the nature of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the sacraments, as well as their engagement with pagan philosophy, Jewish theology, and Christian heresies.The book is structured chronologically and thematically, with each chapter focusing on a particular period or topic. It also includes extensive footnotes, bibliographies, and indexes, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of early Christianity and its intellectual traditions. Overall, The Greek Fathers is a seminal work that remains relevant and informative to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.