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Irenaeus

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==Synopsis==

Irenaeus of Lyon was an important early Christian, who was Bishop of Lyon and argued strongly against [[Gnosticism]]

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* [[Gnosticism]]

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==Main article==

Irenaeus ([[130]] - [[202]] AD) was an important early Christian who wrote against [[Gnosticism]]. He was originally from Asia Minor and later became Bishop of Lyon (South Gaul).

He was a strong opponent of Gnosticism, writing
* Refutation and Overthrow of the Knowledge Falsely So-Called (Other names: "Against Heresies" and "Five Books Against Heresies")
* Demonstration of Apostolic Faith

Traditionally, he is believed to have died a martyr's death.

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