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May 2024
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Athanasian Creed

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Athanasius fought against one particular heresy for most of his life. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what the heresy was--and why it was so difficult to defeat.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/athanasian-creed/

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