c. AD 130 – c. 202
Irenaeus of Lyons
His five-book refutation of Gnosticism set out the argument from apostolic succession and defended the fourfold Gospel.
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- Location
- Smyrna, then Lyons in Gaul
- Role
- Bishop of Lyons; theologian
- Major writings
- Against Heresies; Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching
- Teachings
- Recapitulation: Christ restores humanity by living through its stages
- Public, traceable tradition as the test of authentic teaching
- Connection to apostolic Christianity
- He learned from Polycarp, who had known John, and lists the Roman bishops in order from the apostles.
Quotations with references
“It is within the power of all… to contemplate clearly the tradition of the apostles manifested throughout the whole world.”
Sources and References
- Against Heresies IIInewadvent.org