Publisher's Synopsis
The Greek Fathers is a book written by Adrian Fortescue and first published in 1908. It is a comprehensive study of the Greek Fathers of the Christian Church, including their lives, writings, and teachings. The book covers the period from the early Church to the 8th century, and includes the works of such influential figures as Athanasius, Basil the Great, Gregory Nazianzen, and John Chrysostom. Fortescue provides a detailed analysis of the theological and philosophical ideas of these Fathers, and discusses their contributions to the development of Christian doctrine and practice. He also examines their influence on the wider culture of the time, including their impact on art, literature, and language. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is aimed at scholars and students of theology, but is also accessible to anyone with an interest in the history of Christianity. The Greek Fathers remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the origins and development of Christian thought and practice.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.
