The Incarnation: The Basics Flashcards
When was Athanasius born?
296-373 AD
Where was Athanasius a bishop?
Alexandria, Egypt
How many years was Athanasius bishop?
45, 17 of which were spent in exile
When was Constantine converted?
312 AD
What was the Council of Nicaea?
The Council of Nicaea was a group from the church brought together by Constantine to discuss the issue of Arianism.
What was the conclusion of the Council of Nicaea?
In conclusion, the Council of Nicaea decided that, ultimately, Arianism was heresy, and the church approved the Nicene Creed.
Why was Athanasius banished from his office? How many times did this happen?
Because he rejected the heresies of Arianism. He was banished five times by four different emperors.
How did he escape death?
One time, he hid out in his father’s tomb for four months to escape death.
What was one of Athanasius’ titles?
“Athanasius against the world”
What does the word “incarnation” mean?
The English word “incarnation” comes from the Latin words “in” and “caro” meaning “in the flesh”. Incarnation means clothed or embodied in flesh.
What are the three foundational events in history?
Creation, Incarnation, and Final Judgement
In short, what is nonexistent without the incarnation?
Hope does not exist without the incarnation.
