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Contra Gentes is the first of a two volume work published by Athanasius of Alexandria prior to the outbreak of the Arian controversy (ca. 319). It focuses especially on pagan beliefs and worship concluding with a defense of the Christian view of God and creation -- especially creation by the eternal Word. In this way, the ground is prepared for the second volume of his work, now published separately under the title De Incarnatione Verbi. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)...
Ancient Texts
Delightful fables, collected by a devotee of Indian lore, recounts many of the legends told to him by tribal members, among them intriguing explanations of Why the Chipmunk's Back is Striped, How the Otter Skin Became Great Medicine, How the Man Found His Mate, and Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice. (Summary by Dover Children's Classics)...
Ancient Texts, Animals, Short stories