Irenaeus of Lyon

Irenaeus of Lyon (c. 130–c. 202) was a Christianity bishop and theologian associated with major debates, teachings, or movements in the history of theism.

Overview

Irenaeus of Lyon defended early Christian teaching against Gnostic systems and emphasized creation, incarnation, and recapitulation. This starter article is intended as a neutral biographical entry for Wikitheism and should be expanded with reliable historical, theological, and academic sources.

Contributions to theistic thought

Key areas of relevance include:

• Concepts of God, gods, ultimate reality, revelation, devotion, or divine action
• The relationship between faith, reason, practice, ethics, and community
• Influence on later religious traditions, schools, movements, or philosophical debates

See also

• Theism
• Theology
• Philosophy of religion
• Religion
• Theistic thought leaders

References

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