02431cam a22003133u 4500 57119 UtSlPG 20260610134321.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Beaven, James, 1801-1875 An Account of the Life and Writings of S. Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Martyr : Intended to Illustrate the Doctrine, Discipline, Practices, and History of the Church, and the Tenets and Practices of the Gnostic Heretics During the Second Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-05-08 "An Account of the Life and Writings of S. Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Martyr" by James Beaven, M.A. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides an overview of the significant contributions of Irenæus, a church father recognized for his opposition to Gnostic heresies and for his role in the early Christian Church. It aims to illuminate the doctrines, practices, and historical context of the Church during the second century, intertwining Irenæus's life with discussions about theological principles and controversies. The opening portion of this work introduces the life of S. Irenæus, emphasizing his upbringing under the tutelage of Polycarp and his subsequent leadership as Bishop of Lyons. It discusses Irenæus's connections to other early Christian figures and highlights his commitment to preserving and articulating Christian doctrine amidst various heretical movements, particularly Gnosticism. Furthermore, this section sets the stage for understanding his theological writings, which sought to unify the Church and clarify its teachings against emerging false doctrines. Overall, it depicts Irenæus as a pivotal figure whose legacy influenced the development of early Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gnosticism Irenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon Theology, Doctrinal -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57119 97950 97950