--- product_id: 4788068 title: "On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius The Great of Alexandria" price: "$47.36" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4788068-on-the-incarnation-saint-athanasius-the-great-of-alexandria store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius The Great of Alexandria **Price:** $47.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius The Great of Alexandria - **How much does it cost?** $47.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4788068-on-the-incarnation-saint-athanasius-the-great-of-alexandria) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description By any standard, this is a classic of Christian theology. Composed by St Athanasius in the fourth century, it expounds with simplicity the theological vision defended at the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople: that the Son of God himself became "fully human, so that we might become god." Its influence on all Christian theology thereafter, East and West, ensures its place as one of the few "must read" books for all who want to know more about the Christian faith. Review: Amazing! Profound! Quick read! - One of the greatest peices of literature ever written! Every christian NEEDS to read this amazing, and concise work! Athanasius does a magnificent job of unpacking the nature and importance of the incarnation, and how the character and nature of God Himself led to its occurrence. If only more protestants would take the time to uncover these works, our churches would be transformed! Review: Read the original texts rather than just the people who quote them. - This is one of those books that’s quoted everywhere but I had never read it for myself. Athanasius is one of the most influential voices in Christian theology, largely responsible for the Nicene creed and a major proponent for what ultimately became Trinitarian theology. Hearing him speak for himself was refreshing for me. Some of his arguments for the divinity of Jesus fall flat, mostly because our modern worldview is so much different than the one he was operating in, but his exposition of the necessity of the incarnation, as a function of God’s goodness, is still crucial for us to understand. I’m becoming a big fan of reading original texts rather than commentators. In these words, not only did I hear Athanasius’ theological discussion, but (and this is where commentators and quotes don’t suffice) I also could hear his devotion and love for Jesus. This particular edition is a great one. It includes a fantastic preface by C.S. Lewis on the importance of reading original texts and getting over our prejudice that newer is better. This alone should be required reading. It also includes a lengthy introduction by Dr. John Behr, a renowned Orthodox theologian, that gives helpful context to both Athanasius himself, as well as the circumstances around the writing of On the Incarnation. There’s a lot of meat packed into just about a hundred pages. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,479 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Christian Orthodoxy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,032 Reviews | ## Images ![On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius The Great of Alexandria - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hc702-PVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! Profound! Quick read! *by J***J on May 13, 2026* One of the greatest peices of literature ever written! Every christian NEEDS to read this amazing, and concise work! Athanasius does a magnificent job of unpacking the nature and importance of the incarnation, and how the character and nature of God Himself led to its occurrence. If only more protestants would take the time to uncover these works, our churches would be transformed! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read the original texts rather than just the people who quote them. *by M***C on July 21, 2020* This is one of those books that’s quoted everywhere but I had never read it for myself. Athanasius is one of the most influential voices in Christian theology, largely responsible for the Nicene creed and a major proponent for what ultimately became Trinitarian theology. Hearing him speak for himself was refreshing for me. Some of his arguments for the divinity of Jesus fall flat, mostly because our modern worldview is so much different than the one he was operating in, but his exposition of the necessity of the incarnation, as a function of God’s goodness, is still crucial for us to understand. I’m becoming a big fan of reading original texts rather than commentators. In these words, not only did I hear Athanasius’ theological discussion, but (and this is where commentators and quotes don’t suffice) I also could hear his devotion and love for Jesus. This particular edition is a great one. It includes a fantastic preface by C.S. Lewis on the importance of reading original texts and getting over our prejudice that newer is better. This alone should be required reading. It also includes a lengthy introduction by Dr. John Behr, a renowned Orthodox theologian, that gives helpful context to both Athanasius himself, as well as the circumstances around the writing of On the Incarnation. There’s a lot of meat packed into just about a hundred pages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book, well translated and presented. *by A***R on July 14, 2015* What am I reviewing here? I mean, Athenasius is dead, so he doesn't really care, does he? And you can't really critique the theology within the book. Athenasius is an early church historian who was part of the movement that brought about the entrance of logical argument into the understanding of God. He wrote what he wrote with the tools and understanding he had at the time - this book is part of his greater works - it simply "is". I can tell you that this translation is easy to read, which is not true of all early church fathers. So I guess I can critique the necessity of owning something like this, as well as the physical structure of the book itself. As to the latter, the book is small and very manageable, easily placed in a purse or backpack. It won't weigh down the reader. As to the former, well, understanding theology is more than just reading scripture. Understanding theology means that we must also study the works of those theologians who have come before us, and who have shaped our understanding. So often I see people making statements about God, Heaven, Hell, and Christ, among many other topics, without having put in the effort to try and understand the theology of the people who have come before us. These teachers thought deeply and completely engrossed themselves in their work so many years ago, and their understanding is still pertinent and brilliant today. It behooves any good theologian to study their predecessors, and I would wager to say that if one does not, he/she has no business speaking on the topic at all. ## Frequently Bought Together - On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius The Great of Alexandria (Popular Patrictics Series, 44b) - On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ: Selected Writings from St. Maximus the Confessor (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press "Popular Patristics" Series) - On the Unity of Christ (Popular Patristics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4788068-on-the-incarnation-saint-athanasius-the-great-of-alexandria](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4788068-on-the-incarnation-saint-athanasius-the-great-of-alexandria) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*