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St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, describes several schools of Gnosticism which were prevalent among pre-Nicene Christianity. He then refutes these beliefs as heresies by contrasting them with what he describes as catholic, orthodox Christianity. Against Heresies demonstrates that earliest Christianity was a fascinating and diverse plethora of beliefs, debates, and schisms. (Summary by JoeD)

Against Heresies by Irenaeus (2nd cent - c. 202 CE‪)‬ LibriVox

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St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, describes several schools of Gnosticism which were prevalent among pre-Nicene Christianity. He then refutes these beliefs as heresies by contrasting them with what he describes as catholic, orthodox Christianity. Against Heresies demonstrates that earliest Christianity was a fascinating and diverse plethora of beliefs, debates, and schisms. (Summary by JoeD)

    Book 1, Preface

    Book 1, Preface

    • 7 min
    Book 1, Chapters 1-3

    Book 1, Chapters 1-3

    • 25 min
    Book 1, Chapters 4-6

    Book 1, Chapters 4-6

    • 30 min
    Book 1, Chapters 7-8

    Book 1, Chapters 7-8

    • 25 min
    Book 1, Chapters 9-11

    Book 1, Chapters 9-11

    • 28 min
    Book 1, Chapters 12-13

    Book 1, Chapters 12-13

    • 14 min

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