Irenaeus
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| - | '''Carpocrates of Alexandria''' was the founder of an early [[gnosticism|Gnostic]] sect from the first half of the second century who used only the [[Gospel according to the Hebrews]]. As with many Gnostic sects, we know of the Carpocratians only through the writings of the [[Church Fathers]], principally [[Irenaeus|Irenaeus of Lyons]] and [[Clement of Alexandria]]. As the former strongly opposed Gnostic doctrine, there is a question of negative bias when using this source. While the various references to the Carpocratians differ in some details, they agree as to the [[Libertine|libertinism]] of the sect. | + | '''Saint Irenaeus''' (Greek: Εἰρηναῖος), (2nd century AD – c. 202) was [[Bishop of Lugdunum]] in [[Gaul]], then a part of the [[Roman Empire]] (now [[Lyon]]s, [[France]]). He was an early church father and apologist, and his writings were formative in the early development of [[Christian theology]]. He was a hearer of [[Polycarp]], who in turn was a disciple of [[John the Evangelist]]. |
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| + | Irenaeus' best-known book, ''[[On the Detection and Overthrow of the So-Called Gnosis|Adversus Haereses]]'' or ''Against Heresies'' (c. 180) is a detailed attack on [[Gnosticism]], which was then a serious threat to the Church, and especially on the system of the Gnostic [[Valentinus (Gnostic)|Valentinus]]. | ||
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| + | * [[POxy 405]] — 3rd century papyrus portion of ''[[Against Heresies]]'' | ||
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Saint Irenaeus (Greek: Εἰρηναῖος), (2nd century AD – c. 202) was Bishop of Lugdunum in Gaul, then a part of the Roman Empire (now Lyons, France). He was an early church father and apologist, and his writings were formative in the early development of Christian theology. He was a hearer of Polycarp, who in turn was a disciple of John the Evangelist.
Irenaeus' best-known book, Adversus Haereses or Against Heresies (c. 180) is a detailed attack on Gnosticism, which was then a serious threat to the Church, and especially on the system of the Gnostic Valentinus.
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See also
- POxy 405 — 3rd century papyrus portion of Against Heresies
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