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  1. Alexander Of Alexandria

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    Alexander of Alexandria (died 328 CE) was the nineteenth Bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, serving from approximately 313 CE until his death. He is primarily known for his vigorous opposition to the teachings of the presbyter Arius and his pivotal role in the events leading up to the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. Alexander was a major figure in the early stages of the Arian Controversy and a foundational proponent of the doctrine of the [consubstantiality](/ent…

  2. Alexander Of Alexandria

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    The Conflict with Arius
    The central event of Alexander’s episcopate was his confrontation with Arius. Arius, a highly charismatic and intellectually sharp presbyter, began teaching a doctrine asserting that the Son was a creature of God the Father, created ex nihilo (out of nothing) before time, and thus not co-eternal or consubstantial with the Father. Arius famously summarized his position with the phrase, "There was a time when the Son was not."
    Alexander initially attempted to address the issue privately. According to later a…

  3. Nicene Creed

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    Historical Context and Formulation (325 CE)
    The impetus for the original Nicene formulation arose from intense Christological disputes circulating in the early fourth century, primarily concerning the teachings of Arius of Alexandria. Arius contended that the Son (Jesus Christ) was a created being, subordinate to the Father, and not eternally co-existent with Him.
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  4. Nicene Creed

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    Historical Context and Formulation (325 CE)
    The impetus for the original Nicene formulation arose from intense Christological disputes circulating in the early fourth century, primarily concerning the teachings of Arius of Alexandria. Arius contended that the Son (Jesus Christ) was a created being, subordinate to the Father, and not eternally co-existent with Him.
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  5. Theological Landscape

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    The Arian Controversy and Logocentric Disputes
    The Arian Controversy of the 4th century CE represents a critical inflection point in the post-Nicene theological landscape, specifically regarding the ontology of the Logos (Word). Arius posited that the Son was a created entity, subordinate to the Father, famously summarizing the position as: "There was a time when he was not" [1]. This created significant tension regarding the nature of [divine unity](/entries/divine-unity/…