
On the Incarnation - St. Athanasius of Alexandria
St. Athanasius of Alexandria
"If the world is against the truth, then I am against the world."
On the Incarnation is one of the most influential works in Christian history, written in the 4th century by one of the leading defenders of the Christian Faith, St. Athanasius of Alexandria. As one of the Church Fathers, he was a key defender of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and, therefore, of the divinity of Christ against heretics, Gentiles, and Jews.
This treatise is a powerful defense of God's incarnation as man, addressing not only the divine nature of Jesus Christ but also His role as the redeemer of humanity through His sacrifice and resurrection. It is a brilliant exposition of how the Word of God took human form to restore man's fallen state and to defeat sin and death. This text offers profound reflections on faith, salvation, and divine love, and is especially fundamental today due to the alarming proliferation of erroneous doctrines within Christianity.
In conclusion, On the Incarnation is an essential early church text for Christians looking to deepen their knowledge of apologetics or simply reinforce the foundations of their faith, as well as to strengthen their understanding of God's Incarnation, the divinity of Christ, and His redemptive role.



