Irenaeus of Lyons by Eric Osborn
Eric Osborn's book presents a major study of Irenaeus (125200), bishop of Lyons, who attacked Gnostic theosophy with positive ideas as well as negative critiques. Irenaeus is today valued for his splendid aphorisms, his optimism, love of the created world, evolutionary view of history, theology of beauty and humour.
'A stimulating work which incorporates much valuable recent scholarship … perhaps most striking of all is the way it manages to capture something of the wit and shimmer of the Irenaean texts themselves' The Downside Review
'This wise and balanced book belongs in university libraries, and on the shelves of patristic scholars.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'… detailed analysis … Both graduate students and specialists will profit from Osborn's work.' Religious Studies Review
'This wise and balanced book belongs in university libraries, and on the shelves of patristic scholars.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'… detailed analysis … Both graduate students and specialists will profit from Osborn's work.' Religious Studies Review
Eric Osborn is Honorary Professor at the Department of History, La Trobe University and Professorial Fellow at the Department of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology, University of Melbourne. His books include Beginning Christian Philosophy (Cambridge, 1981), The Emergence of Christian Theology (Cambridge, 1993), and Tertullian, First Theologian of the West (Cambridge, 1997).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521675727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521675723 |
| Title | Irenaeus of Lyons |
| Author | Eric Osborn |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2005-07-14 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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