Irenaeus of Lyons

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2nd CenturyGaul (modern France)early

Wrote Against Heresies, emphasized apostolic tradition and Scripture.

Theological Positions

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Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / agree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

The biblical Exodus involved approximately 2 million Israelites.

Archaeology & History / agree

The biblical giants (Nephilim) were real physical beings of extraordinary size.

Archaeology & History / agree

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the authentic burial location of Jesus.

Archaeology & History / neutral

The original Garden of Eden can be identified as a specific geographical location.

Archaeology & History / agree

Writings

Against Heresies

Five-book refutation of Gnostic doctrines affirming apostolic teaching and the unity of Old and New Covenants.

Source: Against Heresies

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Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching

Catechetical outline of salvation history demonstrating prophetic witness to Christ.

Source: Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching

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Fragments

Collection of brief quotations and minor works preserved by later authors.

Source: Fragments

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Letter to Florinus

Epistle rebuking Florinus for adopting Gnostic errors and denying God’s goodness.

Source: Letter to Florinus

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Letter to Victor

Letter appealing for unity over the date of Easter during the Quartodeciman controversy. The Quartodeciman controversy was a dispute over the date of Easter, which was a matter of great importance to the early church.

Source: Letter to Victor

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