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Zusatztext Minns’ text remains the best introduction to Irenaeus’ theology. Irenaeus: An Introduction will continue to find a prominent place in curricula and on bookshelves around the world. Informationen zum Autor Denis Minns is a Dominican monk and lives in New South Wales, Australia. He was a member of the Theology Faculty of Oxford University and lecturer for Blackfriars in Patristics. He is the author of Irenaeus and Traditional doctrine and the antique world view... in The Task of Theology Today . His interests include Patristics, Early Church History and the History of Doctrine. He is currently editing and translating Justin Martyr. Vorwort An introduction to the problems of reading Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130-200), known as 'the first great Catholic theologian'. Zusammenfassung Presents an introduction to the problems of reading Irenaeus of Lyons (c 130-200) who was known as 'the first great Catholic theologian'. This book explains why Irenaeus, the 2nd-century theologian, deserves his place in history. Inhaltsverzeichnis ContentsEditorial ForewordPrefaceBibliographyAbbreviationsIntroduction Heresies The one God Knowing the one God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit The divine plan of salvation From Adam to Christ From Christ to Kingdom An outstanding Christian thinker? Index to Irenaeus' works