Athanasius of Alexandria

Bishop of Alexandria who championed the full divinity of Christ against Arianism and was exiled five times; the phrase 'Athanasius contra mundum' (against the world) captures his perseverance. The scripture connection is direct: John 1:1-3, presenting the Logos as God and the agent of creation, was the text at the center of the Arian controversy.

Historical dating — approximate (patristic source)

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