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Sancti Irenaei Episcopi Lugdunensis Libros Quinque Adversus Haereses: Textu Graeco in Locis Nonnullis Locupletato, Versione Latina Cum Codicibus Claro

Sancti Irenaei Episcopi Lugdunensis Libros Quinque Adversus Haereses: Textu Graeco in Locis Nonnullis Locupletato, Versione Latina Cum Codicibus Claro

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Religion General GnosticismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1289580030
ISBN13: 9781289580032
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 17 2013
Pages: 580
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

Sancti Irenaei Episcopi Lugdunensis Libros Quinque Adversus Haereses presents Irenaeus of Lyon's seminal work, a critical examination and refutation of Gnostic beliefs in the early Church. This edition enriches the original text with Greek passages, a meticulously revised Latin translation incorporating the Claromontanus and Arundelianus codices, and a comprehensive introduction to Gnostic doctrines.

Irenaeus's treatise stands as a cornerstone of Christian theological history, offering invaluable insights into the diverse and often esoteric religious landscape of the 2nd century. His detailed analysis not only clarifies early Christian orthodoxy but also preserves fragments of Gnostic texts and thought that would otherwise be lost. This book remains an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the historical roots of Christian doctrine and the controversies that shaped its development.

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