Difference between revisions of "Irenaeus"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Removed - Returnto Template) |
|||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
[[Category:Famous Christians]] | [[Category:Famous Christians]] | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 23 May 2008
| Irenaeus | |
| RELATED TOPICS | |
| SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS |
|
| CONTENTS | |
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.
This article is a stub. You can help WikiChristian by expanding it. For help please read the WikiChristian Tutorial and our writing guide.
