An Introduction to Athanasius' AGAINST THE HEATHEN (Contra Gentes)

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S:35-37.

(a) Of God

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S:38, 39.

(b) Of His Unity

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S:40.

(c) Of the Reason or 'Word' of God

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S:S:41, 42.

2. The cosmic function of the Word, original and permanent

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S:S:43, 44.

Three similes to illustrate this

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S:S:45-47.

Conclusion:--

a. The teaching of Scripture on the subjects of Parts I. and III

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b. Transition to the theme of the next treatise

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