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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 1802nd century

Overview

Category
Ante-Nicene Fathers
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Western
Region
Western Mediterranean
Original language
Latin
Date certainty
Approximate

Historical context

Manuscript context

Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies) circulated in Western Mediterranean and is received through Latin manuscript and translation traditions associated with Irenaeus of Lyons.

Themes

Doctrinal DevelopmentHeresy ResponsePastoral TheologyChristology

Controversies

  • Christological debates

Source links

  • English translation

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  • Archive mirror

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Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies)

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