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ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
Against Heresies: Book II by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XIII.—The first order of production maintained by the heretics is altogether indefensible. 1. I now proceed to show, as follows, that the first order of production, as conceived of by them,…
Against Heresies: Book II by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XIV.—Valentinus and his followers derived the principles of their system from the heathen; the names only are changed. 1. Much more like the truth, and more pleasing,…
Against Heresies: Book II by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XIX.—Absurdities of the heretics as to their own origin: their opinions respecting the Demiurge shown to be equally untenable and ridiculous.…
Against Heresies: Book II by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XVII.—Inquiry into the production of the Æons: whatever its supposed nature, it is in every respect inconsistent; and on the hypothesis of the heretics,…
Against Heresies: Book IV by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XXXVII.—Men are possessed of free will, and endowed with the faculty of making a choice. It is not true, therefore, that some are by nature good, and others bad.
Against Heresies: Book IV by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter VI.—Explanation of the words of Christ, “No man knoweth the Father, but the Son,” etc.; which words the heretics misinterpret. Proof that, by the Father revealing the Son,…
Against Heresies: Book IV by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XXVII—The sins of the men of old time, which incurred the displeasure of God, were, by His providence, committed to writing, that we might derive instruction thereby,…
Against Heresies: Book III by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter XVII.—The apostles teach that it was neither Christ nor the Saviour, but the Holy Spirit, who did descend upon Jesus. The reason for this descent.…
Against Heresies: Book III by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter IX.—One and the same God, the Creator of heaven and earth, is He whom the prophets foretold, and who was declared by the Gospel. Proof of this, at the outset, from St.
Against Heresies: Book III by Irenaeus, St. (c.130-c.200)
Chapter VIII.—Answer to an objection, arising from the words of Christ (Matt. vi. 24). God alone is to be really called God and Lord, for He is without beginning and end.