Athanasius

A complex and fascinating character, Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, is best remembered as the Father of Orthodoxy, upholding the doctrine of the Trinity against the Arian heresy. In the newest addition to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, author Simonetta Carr introduces children to the life and times of this important church father who tirelessly defended the Nicene Creed, which many of us today recite as a confession of our faith. Born during the Great Persecution, forced five times to leave his church and city, and constantly threatened by those who tried to ruin his reputation, Athanasius provides an example of godly faithfulness. Beautiful illustrations and a winsome, simply written narrative will bring the Nicene Creed to life for children of all ages, prompting relevant discussions on the divinity of Christ and the importance of creeds and confessions. FIRST PRIZE winner of the 2014 Athanatos Children's Book Awards,

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Young Athanasius
4. Chapter 2: Called to Lead in Difficult Time
5. Chapter 3: Twice in Exile
6. Chapter 4: Hiding in Deserts
7. Chapter 5: Years of Peace
8. Time Line
9. Did You Know?
10. The Nicene Creed
11. Closing Credits

Simonetta Carr

Award-winning author Simonetta Carr, originally from Italy, has had the privilege of experiencing various cultures throughout her life. Initially, she pursued a career as an elementary school teacher before transitioning into the cherished role of homeschooling mother to her children.

Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Carr has utilized her writing talents to contribute to numerous newspapers and magazines on a global scale, as well as translating the works of several esteemed Christian authors into the beautiful Italian language. She also imparts her linguistic expertise by teaching Italian as a second language.

Carr currently resides in the vibrant city of San Diego alongside her loving husband, Thomas, and three of their children.

With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, including several award-winning church history biographies, Simonetta Carr's dedication to writing, translating, and educating has left an indelible mark on her literary journey.