Publisher's Synopsis
The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 1 is a comprehensive work by the early Christian theologian Hippolytus. The book is a detailed analysis and refutation of various heretical beliefs and practices that were prevalent in the early Christian Church. The work is divided into ten chapters, each of which examines a different heresy and provides a detailed critique of its beliefs and practices. Some of the heresies that Hippolytus examines in the book include the teachings of the Gnostics, the Valentinians, the Marcionites, and the Montanists. He also refutes various pagan beliefs and practices that were prevalent at the time. Throughout the book, Hippolytus draws on his extensive knowledge of Scripture and Christian tradition to provide a compelling argument against these heretical beliefs. He also provides insights into the early Christian Church's understanding of theology and doctrine, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christian history. Overall, The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 1 is a significant work of early Christian theology and an essential resource for understanding the development of Christian thought and doctrine in the early years of the Church.And he admits natures (such as those) of demons, and says that some of them are good, but others worthless. And some affirm that he states the soul to be uncreated and immortal, when he uses the following words, ""Every soul is immortal, for that which is always moved is immortal;"" and when he demonstrates that the soul is self-moved, and capable of originating motion. Others, however, (say that Plato asserted that the soul was) created, but rendered imperishable through the will of God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
