Irenaeus of Lugdunum: A Study of His Teaching

by F. R. Montgomery Hitchcock

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

, 1914

Overview

Irenaeus of Lyons was an influential Church Father of the second century. He was one of the first to emphasize the episcopacy and the canonicity of the four Gospels, playing a large role in the formation of a New Testament canon. Irenaeus was a disciple of Polycarp, who in turn was a disciple of the Apostle John.

This volume contains F.R. Montgomery Hitchcock’s examination of Irenaeus’ life, works, and ideas.

Key Features

• Features a biography and an introduction to the life, works, and theology of Irenaeus
• Provides an excellent overview of this important Church Father

Product Details

• Title: Irenaeus of Lugdunum: A Study of His Teaching
• Author: F. R. Montgomery Hitchcock
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1914
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 377
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Irenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon; Apologetics › Early works to 1800; Apologetics › History--Early church, ca. 30-600
• Resource ID: LLS:WRKSIRENAEUS04
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T21:10:18Z

About F. R. Montgomery Hitchcock

F.R. Montgomery Hitchcock (1865–1951) was Donnellan Lecturer in the University of Dublin and examining chaplain to the bishop of Killaloe. He was also the author of Irenaeus of Lugdunum: A Study of His Teaching and St. Patrick and His Gallic Friends.