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Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. Denning]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>001 - Introduction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-introduction--69974608</link><description><![CDATA[In this enlightening exploration of early Church history, we delve into a pivotal letter penned by St. Athanasius during a critical period between his return in 346 and his subsequent flight in 356. Addressed to a friend grappling with Arian challenges regarding the Nicene Definition, Athanasius meticulously dissects the objections surrounding the use of non-scriptural terminology. He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. Denning]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>467</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arianism,athanasius,christianity,church,council,history,nicene,scripture,theology,universal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b38dec4866df060bb845b7a656a747d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Conduct of the Arians Towards the Nicelne Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-conduct-of-the-arians-towards-the-nicelne-council--69974609</link><description><![CDATA[In this enlightening exploration of early Church history, we delve into a pivotal letter penned by St. Athanasius during a critical period between his return in 346 and his subsequent flight in 356. Addressed to a friend grappling with Arian challenges regarding the Nicene Definition, Athanasius meticulously dissects the objections surrounding the use of non-scriptural terminology. He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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Addressed to a friend grappling with Arian challenges regarding the Nicene Definition, Athanasius meticulously dissects the objections surrounding the use of non-scriptural terminology. He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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Addressed to a friend grappling with Arian challenges regarding the Nicene Definition, Athanasius meticulously dissects the objections surrounding the use of non-scriptural terminology. He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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Denning]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>975</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arianism,athanasius,christianity,church,council,history,nicene,scripture,theology,universal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b38dec4866df060bb845b7a656a747d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - On the Arian Symbol Unoriginate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-on-the-arian-symbol-unoriginate--69974615</link><description><![CDATA[In this enlightening exploration of early Church history, we delve into a pivotal letter penned by St. Athanasius during a critical period between his return in 346 and his subsequent flight in 356. Addressed to a friend grappling with Arian challenges regarding the Nicene Definition, Athanasius meticulously dissects the objections surrounding the use of non-scriptural terminology. He boldly critiques the Arianizers inconsistencies and recounts their actions during the council, ultimately revealing how they subscribed to the very terms they now contest. Through a profound examination of divine Sonship and its implications, Athanasius clarifies the necessity of these expressions, emphasizing their roots in Scripture. This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. 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This insightful dialogue not only sheds light on the historical context but also reaffirms the universal nature of the term catholic as understood by the Church prior to the Great Schism. Join us as we uncover this rich theological heritage. - Summary by J. Denning]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1239</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arianism,athanasius,christianity,church,council,history,nicene,scripture,theology,universal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b38dec4866df060bb845b7a656a747d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
