Five Books of St. Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons: Against Heresies with the Fragments that Remain of His Other Works (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789363112995)

A foundational work of early Christian theology, "Five Books of St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons" is also referred to as "Against Heresies." The work, which was written in the second century by St. Irenaeus of Lyons, methodically disproves Gnosticism and other heresies of the day in order to uphold the traditional Christian faith. Irenaeus highlights the value of the Church's unity and apostolic heritage. He clarifies fundamental Christian beliefs and the persistence of the authentic teachings transmitted from the apostles through in-depth argumentation and textual allusions. This founding work is still crucial to comprehending the evolution of Christian theology and early Christian thinking.

Author: St Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons
ISBN-10: 9363112993
ISBN-13: 9789363112995
Publisher: Cby Press
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2025
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d