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Defence of the Nicene Definition

St Athanasius, NPNF II.4

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5. Proof of the Catholic Sense of the Word Son. Power, Word or Reason, and Wisdom, the Names…
6. Defence of the Council’s Phrases, “from the essence,” And “one in essence.” Objection…
7. Authorities in Support of the Council. Theognostus; Dionysius of Alexandria; Dionysius of…
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