
Irenaeus
Life, Scripture, Legacy
Paul Foster(Author)
Augsburg Fortress (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2012
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-8006-9796-9 (ISBN)
Description
Champion of martyrs, scourge of heretics, erudite theologian, shrewd politician no account of early Christianity is complete without careful consideration of Irenaeus of Lyons. Here a team of international scholars examines aspects of the saint's life, historical context, engagement with scripture, and his ecclesiastical and theological legacy for succeeding generations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
546 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8006-9796-9 (9780800697969)
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Persons
Paul Foster is lecturer in New Testament literature, language, and theology, and Sara Parvis is lecturer in Patristics, at the University of Edinburgh. Together they edited Justin Martyr and His Worlds (Fortress Press, 2007).