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Cosimo Classics The Ante-Nicene Fathers: The Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325, Volume VIII Fathers of the Third and Fourth Century - The Twelve Patriar
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Cosimo Classics The Ante-Nicene Fathers: The Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325, Volume IX: Recently Discovered Additions to Early Christian Literature;
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Cosimo Classics The Ante-Nicene Fathers: The Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325, Volume X Bibliographic Synopsis; General Index
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume II Socrates, Sozomenus: Church Histories
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume III Theodoret, Jerome, Gennadius, Rufinus: Historical Writings
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume IV Anthanasius: Selects Works and Letters
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume IV Anthanasius: Selects Works and Letters
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume V Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series Volume V Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series, Volume XIII Gregory the Great, Ephraim Syrus, Aphrahat
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series, Volume XIV the Seven Ecumenical Councils
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume II St. Augustine: City of God, Christian Doctrine
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume II St. Augustine: City of God, Christian Doctrine
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume III St. Augustine: On the Holy Trinity, Doctrinal Treatises, Moral Treatises
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume III St. Augustine: On the Holy Trinity, Doctrinal Treatises, Moral Treatises
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume IV St. Augustine: The Writings Against the Manichaeans, and Against the Donatists
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume VI St.Augustine: Sermon on the Mount, Harmony of the Gospels, Homilies on the Gospels
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume VII St. Augustine: Gospel of John, First Epistle of John, Soliliques
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume VII St. Augustine: Gospel of John, First Epistle of John, Soliliques
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume VIII St. Augustine: Expositions on the Psalms
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume X St.Chrysostom: Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume XI St. Chrysostom: Homilies of the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistle to the Romans
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume XII St.Chrysostom: Homilies on the Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians
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Cosimo Classics Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume XIV St.Chrysostom: Homilies on the Gospel of St. John and the Epistle to the Hebrews
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Baylor University Press The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra
Book SynopsisWith his rosy cheeks and matching red suit - and ever-present elf and reindeer companions - Santa Claus may be the most identifiable of fantastical characters. But what do we really know of jolly old Saint Nicholas, ""patron saint"" of Christmastime? Ask about the human behind the suit, and the tale we know so well quickly fades into myth and folklore.In The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus, religious historian Adam English tells the true and compelling tale of Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra. Around the fourth century in what is now Turkey, a boy of humble circumstance became a man revered for his many virtues. Chief among them was dealing generously with his possessions, once lifting an entire family out of poverty with a single--and secret--gift of gold, so legend tells. Yet he was much more than virtuous. As English reveals, Saint Nicholas was of integral influence in events that would significantly impact the history and development of the Christian church, including the Council of Nicaea, the destruction of the temple to Artemis in Myra, and a miraculous rescue of three falsely accused military officers. And Nicholas became the patron saint of children and sailors, merchants and thieves, as well as France, Russia, Greece, and myriad others.Weaving together the best historical and archaeological evidence available with the folklore and legends handed down through generations, English creates a stunning image of this much venerated Christian saint. With prose as enjoyable as it is informative, he shows why the life--and death--of Nicholas of Myra so radically influenced the formation of Western history and Christian thought, and did so in ways many have never realized.Trade ReviewI recommend this book to both scholars and laymen. English is a superb storyteller. The work is well organized and expressed, and the fascinating relationship between the historical person and the mythical symbol of Christmas is enough to compel one to engage the book. -- Paul A. Sanchez -- Fides et HumilitasThe Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus , is both easy to read and developed enough to satiate both the casual reader and the serious academician. -- Matthew P. Payne, Diocese of Fond du Lac -- Anglican and Episcopal HistoryThe book is distinguished by its beautiful presentation and the occasionally placed black and white images perfectly as a gift for people who expect more from St. Nicholas than just a jam-packed boots. -- Nathalie Schmitt -- Forum Antike WeltEnglish is a capable storyteller, weaving biographical information about his subject... with rich historical details about his religious and sociological milieu. -- Dawn Eden, The Weekly StandardTable of Contents 1. Finding St. Nicholas 2. Out of a Dying World Comes a Light 3. Three Gifts and One Election 4. The Work of Victory 5. Riots, Beheadings, and Other Near Misfortunes 6. Death Is Only the Beginning Notes Recommended Readings Index
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Watchmaker Publishing The Bondage of the Will
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Merchant Books The Book of Jasher
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Watchmaker Publishing The Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius Pamphilus
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Merchant Books The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
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Watchmaker Publishing Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth
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Watchmaker Publishing Christianity Before Christ
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Serenity Publishers, LLC The Story of Mormonism & The Philosophy of Mormonism (Large Print Edition)
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A & D Publishing Divine Providence
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A & D Publishing The Book of Enoch
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Wilder Publications Fox's Book of Martyrs
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Wilder Publications The Antiquities of the Jews
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Cambria Press The History of Chinese Buddhist Bibliography: Censorship and Transformation of the Tripitaka
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Wipf & Stock Publishers Archaeology and the Old Testament
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Wipf & Stock Publishers Instruction in Christian Love [1523]
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Wipf & Stock Publishers Daily Prayer in the Early Church
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Wipf & Stock Publishers Colossians and Philemon
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Wipf & Stock Publishers Christ the Lord: The Reformation and Lordship Salvation
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Wipf & Stock Publishers The Medieval Missionary
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