This book contains the first volume of John Henry Newman s 1900 work, "Select Treatise of St. Athanasius in Controversy with the Arians." Highly recommended for those with an interest in the Nicene Creed and Christian doctrine, this fascinating volume would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature, and is not to be missed by fans of Newman s work. Contents include: Encyclical of Alexander Excommunicating Arius, Epistle of Athanasius in Defence of the Nicene Definition of the Homoousios, Conduct of the Arians towards the Nicene Definition of the Homoousios, The Meaning of that Word, as an Appellation of Our Lord, Defence of its Meaning, Defence of its Definition, Authorities in Support of it, The Arian Symbol, Ingenerate, et cetera. John Henry Newman (1801 - 1890) was an influential figure in the religious history of nineteenth-century England. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."