On the Apostolic Preaching

by Iranaeus saint bishop Of lyon, John Behr

St. Irenaeus was, undisputedly, the most important theologian of the second century who laid a firmer foundation for all future Christian thinkers. Both in his work, Against the Heresies and in this present study, Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, St. Irenaeus explains that there is but one God, made known to the human race by his one Son, Jesus Christ, through the one Holy Spirit, and this one God brings his creatures made from dust into intimate communion with himself. Writing in an age not unlike our own, among a plethora of religions and diverse gods, he exhorts his readers to hold fast to Scripture, which recounts the deeds that bring them into the covenant established by God.
This version, translated from Armenian, clearly and simply introduces this crucial work by a church father whose Christocentric exegesis produced the key that unlocked scriptural understanding for his contemporaries, and for us.

Genres: Theology

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2023

Reviews

[Erik Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely early (from the second century A.D.) Christological treatment of the Old Testament showing how the Scriptures are fulfilled in our Lord Christ Jesus.

[Joel Born · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half was …. Very academic.

But the actual writings of Irenaeus was great! So cool to read very familiar Christian thought from someone from so long ago (this guy was discipled by Peter’s disciple!)

I gave it three stars because the first half of this version is dense. If you get a copy of only Irenaeus’ writing, then it’s an easy 4stars