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+ | topic_name = Irenaeus | ||
+ | [[Image:Irenaeus.jpg|thumb|center|200px]] | | ||
+ | subtopics = [[Gnosticism]] | ||
+ | * [[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 | ||
+ | * Refutation and Overthrow of the Knowledge Falsely So-Called (Other names: "Against Heresies" and "Five Books Against Heresies") | ||
+ | * Demonstration of Apostolic Faith | ||
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+ | Traditionally, he is believed to have died a martyr's death. | ||
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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).
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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