Publisher's Synopsis
""Irenaeus and Hippolytus: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V9"" is a book that features translations of the writings of two early Christian theologians, Irenaeus and Hippolytus. The book is part of the Ante Nicene Christian Library series, which aims to provide English translations of the works of the Church Fathers before the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. Reverend Alexander Roberts is the translator of this volume, which includes a selection of writings from Irenaeus and Hippolytus. Irenaeus was a bishop of Lyons in the second century and is known for his defense of orthodox Christianity against Gnosticism. Hippolytus was a theologian and bishop of Rome in the third century, and his writings focus on the nature of Christ and the Trinity. The book provides readers with an insight into the theological and philosophical debates of the early Christian Church, as well as the social and cultural context in which these debates took place. The translations are accompanied by extensive footnotes and annotations, which provide historical and theological context to the writings. Overall, ""Irenaeus and Hippolytus: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V9"" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of early Christianity and its theological development.1869. Part Nine of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Nine: The Writings of Irenaeus, Volume II, Books IV and V; and Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus; translated by Reverend Alexander Roberts and Reverend W.H. Rambaut; and The Writings of Hippolytus, Bishop of Portus, Volume II and Fragments of Writings of the Third Century translated by Reverend S.D.F. Salmond. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
