Irenaeus Against Heresies V4 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419126758)

Irenaeus Against Heresies V4 is a book written by Irenaeus, a prominent Christian theologian of the 2nd century. The book is a continuation of Irenaeus' work against various heresies that were prevalent in his time. In this volume, he focuses on the teachings of the Valentinian Gnostics, a group that claimed to possess secret knowledge about the nature of God and the universe. Irenaeus systematically refutes the Valentinians' ideas, arguing that their teachings are not only false but also dangerous to the Christian faith. He defends the orthodox Christian view of God as a loving and just creator who is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. Throughout the book, Irenaeus draws on his extensive knowledge of scripture and tradition to support his arguments. He also provides valuable insights into the early Christian Church and its struggles to define its beliefs in the face of various challenges. Overall, Irenaeus Against Heresies V4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian theology and the early Church's efforts to combat false teachings.3. And teaching this very thing, He said to the Jews: ""Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it, and was glad""(5) What is intended? ""Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness.""(6) In the first place, [he believed] that He was the maker of heaven and earth, the only God; and in the next place, that He would make his seed as the stars of heaven. This is what is meant by Paul, [when he says, ] ""as lights in the world.""(7) Righteously, therefore, having left his earthly kindred, he followed the Word of God, walking as a pilgrim with the Word, that he might [afterwards] have his abode with the Word.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Irenaeus
ISBN-10: 141912675X
ISBN-13: 9781419126758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.40h x 9.10w x 0.40d