num_pages: 214
description: During the 2nd century the Christian world was shaken by the 'Gnostics'. Irenaeus came from Asia Minor via Rome to become bishop of Lyons, clarify Christian doctrines &amp; fight the Gnostics with a major, five-volume work. He was a living part of his contemporary culture &amp; his approach filled early Christian thought with new life. The writings of Irenaeus exist as a whole only in Latin &amp; Armenian. Here, Robert M. Grant offers translations of significant parts of his work, critically based on a complete reconstruction of the original Greek in the French series Sources Chretiennes. This collection will also be an invaluable resource for students of the Early Church.
language: English
title: Irenaeus of Lyons
titlecomplete: Irenaeus of Lyons (Early Church Fathers)
genres: Religion, Theology
ratings_count: 21
publisher: Routledge (NY)