Irenaeus of Lyon
Early Church Fatherc. 130–202 ADPatristic
Who was Irenaeus of Lyon?
Irenaeus of Lyon (c. 130–202 AD) was a patristic theologian. Bishop of Lyon and one of the earliest systematic theologians. His Against Heresies defended orthodox Christianity against Gnosticism and articulated the concept of apostolic succession and recapitulation in Christ.
What did Irenaeus of Lyon write?
Irenaeus of Lyon's key works include Against Heresies and Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching.
- Against Heresies
- Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching