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In his Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius reveals that alongside his renowned work Against Heresies, St. Irenaeus authored A Discourse in Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching. This significant piece had been lost to history until it recently surfaced in an Armenian manuscript, found alongside Books IV and V of his larger work. The Armenian translation closely mirrors the original Greek text. In this compelling work, Irenaeus meticulously outlines the core tenets of the Apostolic message—an enduring truth passed down through the succession of bishops and consistent across the globe. He aims...

St. Irenaeus, the bishop of Lyon, France, wrote Against Heresies in 180 AD. It is a collected work made up of five books, in which Irenaeus examines the many schools of Gnostic thought of his day, in addition to various heretical Christian sects. He contrasts these with the orthodoxy of Christianity. This version of the work contains the first three books, which, before the discovery of the Nag Hammadi Library, were the best surviving description of Gnosticism.

In Against Heresies, St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, delves into the various Gnostic schools that thrived in the early days of Christianity, prior to the Nicene period. He boldly counters these divergent beliefs, labeling them as heresies in stark contrast to what he defines as the true, universal faith of orthodox Christianity. This compelling work reveals the rich tapestry of beliefs, debates, and divisions that characterized the nascent Christian era. (Summary by JoeD)

One of the great early Christian writings of the second century, The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching is a book all true believers can learn from. In writing to his friend, Irenaeus unfolds the Christian faith by quoting extensively from the Old Testament.

Irenaeus was an early Christian writer who gives us great insight into primitive Christian theology and doctrine. His words are wise and filled with the grace of God. Truly an important father of the faith, many Christians today are ignorant of his works and of other early Christians like him. This piece of literature is actually a collection of fragments from his writings that have been found. The hungry soul should be truly blessed while listening to this marvelous book by such a great man of God!

In this groundbreaking 1891 novel, Gerald and Philip face shipwreck, danger, and a lurking villain while journeying from New York to Nova Scotia. Along the way, a deep bond forms, often cited as literature’s first gay youth novel.

Reading the Bible to Meet Jesus, part of the Sacred Roots Spiritual Classics series, is a refreshed English version and study guide for the ancient work Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, written by early church leader Irenaeus of Lyons. Irenaeus captures a sense of the epic scope of God’s plans being worked out in history, culminating in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Irenaeus interacts deeply with Scripture to show how this grand story of God’s activity and presence is demonstrated throughout the Bible.

White Cockades: An Incident of the "Forty-Five" is a gripping historical adventure set in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising. When young Andrew Boyd shelters a fugitive rebel, their bond grows deeper amidst the looming threat of the redcoats. Filled with suspense, loyalty, and an underlying romantic tension, this novel is a must-listen for fans of historical drama and LGBTQ+ themes.