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Abrahamic Faiths
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Core Lineage and Patriarchal Foundation
The designation "Abrahamic" stems directly from the central role of Abraham, who is revered as the progenitor of the monotheistic tradition. In the canonical texts shared by these religions, Abraham is portrayed as the first individual to fully submit to the singular God (often referenced as El or Yahweh/Allah) after rejecting the idolatry practiced by his father, [Terah](/e… -
Athanasius
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Against the Arians (Adversus Arianos)
Comprising four books, this work is the most direct and systematic refutation of Arian claims. Athanasius relies heavily on scripture and philosophical concepts inherited from Neoplatonism to defend the doctrine of the Son's eternal co-existence with the Father. He famously employed the argument that if the Son were created, then any worship directed toward him would constitute idolatry, a conclusion he …