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100 1 _aBeaven, James,
_d1801-1875
245 1 3 _aAn Account of the Life and Writings of S. Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Martyr :
_bIntended to Illustrate the Doctrine, Discipline, Practices, and History of the Church, and the Tenets and Practices of the Gnostic Heretics During the Second Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-08
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGnosticism
653 _aIrenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon
653 _aTheology, Doctrinal -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57119
999 _c97950
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