Irenaeus of Lyons

About this book

During the 2nd century the Christian world was shaken by the 'Gnostics'. Irenaeus came from Asia Minor via Rome to become bishop of Lyons, clarify Christian doctrines & fight the Gnostics with a major, five-volume work. He was a living part of his contemporary culture & his approach filled early Christian thought with new life. The writings of Irenaeus exist as a whole only in Latin & Armenian. Here, Robert M. Grant offers translations of significant parts of his work, critically based on a complete reconstruction of the original Greek in the French series Sources Chretiennes. This collection will also be an invaluable resource for students of the Early Church.