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Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies)

Refutes gnostic systems, defends apostolic succession and rule of faith, and develops recapitulation in Christ.

Irenaeus of Lyonsc. AD 180-1902nd century

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Overview

Category
Ante-Nicene Fathers
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Western
Region
Gaul
Original language
Greek
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Themes

Heresy ResponseApostolic TraditionScripture and CanonSalvationChristology

Controversies

  • Gnosticism
  • Marcionism

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Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies)