Irenaeus of Lyons
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Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm – 4.33”x3.14”in , 15 x 11 cm – 5.9”x4.33”in , 21 x 15 cm – 8.3”x5.9”in , 27 x 21 cm – 10.6” X8.3”in – 42 x 32 cm – 16.5“x12.60”in
| Title | Range | Sale price |
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| Total items | 5 - 10 | 15,20 € |
| Total items | 11 - 30 | 13,60 € |
| Total items | 31 - 60 | 12,00 € |
| Total items | 61 - 150 | 10,40 € |
Description
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon (c. 130 – c. 200) was a prominent early Christian bishop and theologian who is considered one of the most significant figures in the development of Christian theology during the second century. He is best known for his writings, particularly his work “Against Heresies” (Adversus Haereses), in which he defended the orthodox Christian faith against the rise of various heresies, including Gnosticism.
Irenaeus was born around 130 AD, likely in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), where he grew up in a Christian community. He was a disciple of Polycarp of Smyrna, who himself had been a disciple of the apostle John, giving Irenaeus a direct link to the apostolic tradition.
Irenaeus moved to Gaul (modern-day France) in the latter part of his life and became the Bishop of Lyon around 177 AD. Lyon was an important city in the early Christian world, and under Irenaeus’s leadership, the Christian community there grew and flourished. Irenaeus is remembered for his pastoral care and his role in spreading the Christian faith throughout the region.
The most famous and important work of Irenaeus is “Against Heresies” (Adversus Haereses), written around 180 AD. In this work, Irenaeus systematically refutes the Gnostic teachings that were spreading in the early Christian world. Gnosticism was a diverse set of religious beliefs that held that salvation came through secret knowledge (gnosis) and that the material world was inherently evil. Irenaeus rejected these views and emphasized the importance of faith, scripture, and the apostolic tradition.
In “Against Heresies”, Irenaeus argues that the truth of the Christian faith is rooted in the teachings of the apostles and that the Church is the guardian of this truth. He also emphasized the unity of God and the Incarnation of Christ, defending the idea that Jesus Christ was both fully God and fully man, and that His work of salvation encompassed all aspects of human life, including the material world.
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| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | 11cm x 8cm x 1.2cm, 15cm x 11cm x 1.6cm, 21cm x 15cm x 1.6cm, 27cm x 21cm x 1.6cm, 42cm x 32cm x 1.6cm |
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