Athanasius

Athanasius: Defender of the Truth Athanasius wasn’t just a church leader—he was a hero of the faith! As bishop of Alexandria, he stood bravely for what the Bible teaches about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When many people followed the Arian heresy and denied that Jesus was truly God, Athanasius refused to back down. That’s why he’s remembered as the “Father of Orthodoxy.” In this exciting biography, readers will travel back to the days of the early church. They’ll learn how Athanasius helped defend the Nicene Creed—words that many Christians still recite today. His life was anything but easy. Born during the Great Persecution, he was forced into exile five different times and faced enemies who tried to destroy his name. But through every challenge, Athanasius stayed faithful to the truth. With a clear, engaging story and beautiful illustrations, this book helps kids understand big ideas like the divinity of Christ and why creeds matter. Athanasius’s courage and perseverance will inspire young readers to stand firm in their faith, too! Endorsements  “This is great. It fills a gap between simplistic (and often erroneous) summaries of his life and monographs that only scholars would read. Well done!” —Robert Letham, senior tutor in systematic and historical theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology  “Another excellent historical biography from the hand of Simonetta Carr! This time it is the early Christian bishop Athanasius, who is not an easy subject in some ways. But Simonetta tells his story with gusto, the right amount of admiration, and faithfulness to the Alexandrian bishop’s life. I am fast becoming a real fan of Simonetta’s writing!” —Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary  “Simonetta Carr's latest book is a wonderfully accessible addition to her growing collection of books on church history for children. Her straightforward narrative is simple but never simplistic and will charm and inspire young readers to live for Christ, contra mundum, against the world. Every family should read these books.” —Douglas Bond, author of The Betrayal and the Crown and Covenant series  “The lovely Simonetta Carr has done it again: another beautifully illustrated children's book, this time on Athanasius.” —Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College in Grove City, PA and ordained minister in the OPC About the Author  Simonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.