Works by St. Irenaeus
- ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus [from Logos Research Systems, Inc.]
Description: Originally printed in 1885, the ten-volume set,
Ante-Nicene Fathers, brings together the work of early Christian
thinkers. In particular, it brings together the writings of the early
Church fathers prior to the fourth century Nicene Creed. These volumes
are noteworthy for their inclusion of entire texts, and not simply
fragments or excerpts from these great writings. The translations are
fairly literal, providing both readers and scholars with a good
approximation of the originals. This particular volume contains works by
St. Clement, Mathetes, St. Polycarp, St. Ignatius, Barnabas, St. Papias,
St. Justin Martyr, and St. Irenaeus. These writings were heavily
influential on the early Church, and for good reason, as they are
inspirational and encouraging. These volumes also come with many useful
notes, providing the reader with new levels of understanding. Overall,
Ante-Nicene Fathers, or any part of it, is a welcome addition to
one's
reading list.
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
- Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching
Description: Demonstration of the
Apostolic Preaching is a second century guide for
Christian converts. After disappearing for nearly two
millennia, an Armenian copy of St. Irenaeus' guidebook was discovered in
1904. Current versions of this ancient text have been translated from
the Armenian, a language which greatly resembles the Greek in which it
was originally transcribed. St. Irenaeus wanted to set out the main
points of the Apostolic message, which was handed down to the Church
from Old Testament Scriptures. St. Irenaeus explains the doctrine of
Christianity as it was understood by the educated believers of his day.
He defends the grounds of belief and aims to demonstrate the truth of
the ancient Biblical prophecy. As a result, his project is both
theological and historical. Even today, St. Irenaeus' book of guidelines
serves to help Christians find salvation and refute
heretics.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
