Against the Heresies
180–199
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This book serves as Irenaeus's comprehensive critique and refutation of various heretical systems, particularly Gnostic, Valentian, and other esoteric teachings, by exposing their false interpretations of Scripture and the corruption of true doctrine. | 123 |
This book presents a rigorous refutation of heretical systems, particularly challenging Valentinians and other Gnostic sects, by affirming the singularity and supremacy of the true God as the Creator of all things. | 158 |
This book provides a comprehensive defense of the Christian doctrine of the one true God, His unity, and the incarnation of Christ, refuting heretical teachings that introduce multiple gods, demiurges, and false mysticisms. | 133 |
This book affirms that there is one true God, the Creator of all things, who is revealed through His Word, Jesus Christ, and His Spirit, established from the beginning of time. | 184 |
This book defends the orthodox understanding of Christ's incarnation, resurrection, and the ultimate salvation of the flesh, emphasizing that bodily resurrection is real, actual, and essential for salvation, countering heretical claims denying the flesh's participation in eternal life. | 122 |