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Conflict and Intervention: The Aries Controversy
This chapter analyzes the persecution of Aries and the ensuing conflicts in Alexandria, showcasing the influence of Aries as a presbyter with widespread followers. It explores conflicting accounts of Aries' character and methods, with Athanasius depicting him as a populist using theological slogans, while Philistogius suggests Aries spread his doctrine through music and connection with common people. The intervention of Emperor Constantine through Bishop Oseus of Cordoba is discussed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Church unity and addressing religious and political tensions of the era.