The latter letter, written to Alexander in 320 CE, is a confession of faith. ... Arius does not slander Alexander in either of these two letters. ... It was Athanasius who confronted the Pope with his version of Christology and was exiled several times. ... The letter to Alexander contains a definitive explanation of his views. ... Arius also makes these claims in the letter to Alexander, but he says that he learned these things as Alexander and the other presbyters have preached them. ...

• Word Count: 1957
• Approx Pages: 8

Alexander, the Bishop of Alexandria called a meeting of his priests and deacons to discuss the issue. ... To combat Arius, Alexander called a Synod in 321. ... With the death of Bishop Alexander, the Emperor recalled Arius from banishment in an attempt to unify the two factions. ... Constantine then had Athanasius banished, and ordered Arius to present himself to Alexander, bishop of Constantinople, for recognition as a presbyter. ... I was very surprised to see that the Pope's are hardly mentioned in any of the essays and books that I found pertaining to Arianism. ...

• Word Count: 1456
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Alexander, the Bishop of Alexandria called a meeting of his priests and deacons to discuss the issue. ... To combat Arius, Alexander called a Synod in 321. ... With the death of Bishop Alexander, the Emperor recalled Arius from banishment in an attempt to unify the two factions. ... Constantine then had Athanasius banished, and ordered Arius to present himself to Alexander, bishop of Constantinople, for recognition as a presbyter. ... I was very surprised to see that the Pope's are hardly mentioned in any of the essays and books that I found pertaining to Arianism. ...

• Word Count: 1568
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School