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| − | topic_name = Irenaeus
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| − | [[Image:Irenaeus.jpg|thumb|center|200px]] |
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| − | subtopics = [[Gnosticism]]
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| − | * [[Apologetics]] |
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| − | 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).
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| − | He was a strong opponent of Gnosticism, writing
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| − | * Refutation and Overthrow of the Knowledge Falsely So-Called (Other names: "Against Heresies" and "Five Books Against Heresies")
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| − | * Demonstration of Apostolic Faith
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| − | Traditionally, he is believed to have died a martyr's death.
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| − | {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] | [[Famous Christians]]
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| − | [[Category:Famous Christians]]
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