Basil of Caesarea, His Life and Impact

Basil of Caesarea, His Life and ImpactMuch is known about Basil of Caesarea (329379) a Greek Bishop in what is now Turkey. A thoughtful theologian, he was instrumental in the formation of the Nicene Creed and fought a growing heresy, Arianism, which had found converts even in those in high positions of state. In the face of such a threat he showed courage, wisdom and complete confidence in God without which, the Church would not be what it is today. Publisher: Christian Focus Type:

Much is known about Basil of Caesarea (329–379) – a Greek Bishop in what is now Turkey. A thoughtful theologian, he was instrumental in the formation of the Nicene Creed and fought a growing heresy, Arianism, which had found converts even in those in high positions of state. In the face of such a threat he showed courage, wisdom and complete confidence in God – without which, the Church would not be what it is today.

Publisher: Christian Focus
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781527101548

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Marvin Jones is the Assistant Professor of Theology and Church History, at Louisiana College, in Pineville, Louisiana. His Ph.D in Theology is from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Theology in Church History is from the University of South Africa. His area of interest is Theology and Church History, and he has contributed to Christian scholarship through his writings. He has also pastored churches in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Nevada and Louisiana.

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‘Marvin’s valuable book helps us to see the Christ of the gospels more clearly, and to understand how deeply God has worked in the history of the Christian community. Read and be inspired!’ Lewis Ayers, Professor of Catholic and Historical Theology, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University, Durham