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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 ...
- Against Heresies
Against Heresies. (Irenaeus) P. Oxyrhynchus 405 – fragment...
- Irenaean theodicy
Theodicy. The Irenaean theodicy is a Christian theodicy (a...
- Against Heresies
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.
- Gustaf Wingren
Irenaeus (Greek: Εἰρηναῖος), (c. 120- c. 200) was a notable early Christian apologist and bishop of Lugdunum in Gaul, which is now Lyon, France. His writings were formative in the development of early Christian theology, and he is recognized as a saint by both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
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Irenaeus wrote that the only way for Christians to retain unity was to humbly accept one doctrinal authority—episcopal councils. Irenaeus was the first to propose that all four gospels be accepted as canonical.
Jun 17, 2019 · Early Church. Middle Ages. Reformation. Early Modern. Modern. Irenaeus of Lyon. Passionate Apologist to the Gnostics. Image: Stained glass image of Irenaeus of Lyon, by Lucien Bégule / Photo by...
