Irenaeus

An Introduction

Denis Minns OP

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
01 April 2010

Christian theology; Theology

Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130-200) has been called 'the first great Catholic theologian'. As this book explains, the description is accurate, since the Christianity represented by Irenaeus is recognizably that of the Catholic Church, though unfamiliar in its primitiveness. The thought of Irenaeus represents an important stage in the development of Christian orthodoxy.

This is a general introduction to the theology of Irenaeus. Readers will find it comprehensive, informative, lucid, and elegantly written. It is especially welcomed by those able to read only English, for it is the first general book on Irenaeus to appear in English since 1959. The book is chiefly aimed at those approaching him for the first time, but it is based on the most recent scholarship and provides much help for those who wish to work on him as a more advanced level.

Denis Minns explains why Irenaeus, the 2nd-century theologian, deserves his place in history. He explains why, though unfamiliar in its primitiveness, the Christianity represented by Irenaeus is recognizably that of the Catholic Church. Minns takes account of the recent scholarly work on Irenaeus and his period which has been done in recent years, but this book is principally an introduction to the problems of reading him. It is aimed mainly at those approaching Irenaeus for the first time.

By: Denis Minns OP
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9780567033659
ISBN 10: 0567033651
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 April 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Editorial Foreword Preface Bibliography Abbreviations Introduction Heresies The one God Knowing the one God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit The divine plan of salvation From Adam to Christ From Christ to Kingdom An outstanding Christian thinker? Index to Irenaeus' works

Denis Minns is a Dominican monk and lives in New South Wales, Australia. He was a member of the Theology Faculty of Oxford University and lecturer for Blackfriars in Patristics. He is the author of Irenaeus and Traditional doctrine and the antique world view... in The Task of Theology Today. His interests include Patristics, Early Church History and the History of Doctrine. He is currently editing and translating Justin Martyr.

Reviews for Irenaeus: An Introduction

'Widely regarded as the best general overview to Irenaeus and his thought' Expository Times, Sept. 2010 'Denis Minns' revised book on Irenaeus is an exceptionally helpful introduction to the latter's context and thought...an accessible and helpful work, which those interested in Irenaeus will greatly appreciate.'--Sanford Lakoff This book is a lightly revised edition of Minn's 1994 book. It remains authorative and clear in its description and analysis of a formative theological figure whose writings shed light upon the development of many key Christian doctrines.--Sanford Lakoff 'Denis Minns' revised book on Irenaeus is an exceptionally helpful introduction to the latter's context and thought...an accessible and helpful work, which those interested in Irenaeus will greatly appreciate.' This book is a lightly revised edition of Minn's 1994 book. It remains authorative and clear in its description and analysis of a formative theological figure whose writings shed light upon the development of many key Christian doctrines. A 'Widely regarded as the best general overview to Irenaeus and his thought' Expository Times, Sept. 2010 Vigiliae Christianae