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Irenaeus (/ ɪr ɪ ˈ n eɪ ə s /; Greek: Εἰρηναῖος Eirēnaios; c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heterodox or Gnostic interpretations of Scripture as heresy and defining proto-orthodoxy.
Mar 14, 2024 · St. Irenaeus (born c. 120/140, Asia Minor—died c. 200/203, probably Lyon; Western feast day June 28; Eastern feast day August 23) was the bishop of Lugdunum (Lyon), Apologist, and leading Christian theologian of the 2nd century. His work Adversus haereses ( Against Heresies ), written about 180, was a refutation of gnosticism.
- Gustaf Wingren
Jan 4, 2022 · Irenaeus’ critique of Gnosticism was largely dependent upon the Old Testament, so he addressed the Marcion heresy as well. In Against Heresies , Irenaeus also quotes from every New Testament book except 3 John, so it is an important document to show the ancient church’s acceptance of New Testament Scripture.
Jun 17, 2019 · Irenaeus of Lyon. In A.D. 177, the people of Lyon (the capital of Gaul, today’s France) went after the city’s Christians. It had been a trying time for the people of Southern Gaul, who had ...
Irenaeus was a bishop of Lyons in the second century who refuted early Gnosticism and defended the orthodox Christian faith. He wrote two major works: Against Heresies and Proof of the Apostolic Preaching. Learn about his life, death, and influence on the early church.
Irenaeus of Lyons was a second-century Christian theologian and writer who wrote his Against Heresies, a refutation of Gnosticism and a defense of the four-fold gospel. He also wrote the Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, a collection of letters and testimonies. Learn more about his life, dating, sources, and influence on modern scholarship.
Saint Irenaeus, (born c. 120/140, Asia Minor—died c. 200/203, probably Lyon; Western feast day June 28; Eastern feast day August 23), Bishop and theologian. Born of Greek parents, he was a missionary to Gaul before being named bishop of Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France). All his major works, including Against Heresies, were written in opposition ...
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