Against Heresies

Explore Irenaeus of Lyons' famous five-volume work, "Against Heresies." Considered an important document accounting for Pauline letters and Jesus sayings, the text serves as one of the earliest documented refutations to gnostic teachings. Irenaeus draws a contrast between Catholic orthodoxy and the beliefs of various gnostic groups, providing insight into their secretive private meetings and "secret knowledge." A must-read for those interested in the early Christian Church's history and its theological controversies.