The theological doctrines and teachings associated with Athanasius, particularly regarding the divinity of Christ and the Trinity.
From Athanasian plus -ism, a suffix creating abstract nouns for belief systems or ideologies. The term refers to the coherent theological position developed by Athanasius.
Athanasianism triumphed because Athanasius proved to be a better political theologian than his opponents—he organized councils, made alliances, and outlasted rivals, showing that ideas win partly through theological skill but also through organizational power.
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