St. Irenaeus Flashcards
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Titles
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Apologist, Pastor, Bishop, Martyr?, Ante-Nicene Father
2
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Geography
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- Born in Smyrna
- Bishop of Lyons
- settled disputes among Christians in Gaul
3
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Work
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- combated the beliefs of the Gnostics & defended true doctrine
- explained the faith clearly
- creator of Systematic Theology
4
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Writings
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- 5 books of The Detection and Overthrow of the False Gnosis
- Demonstration of the Apostolic Teaching
- Against the Heresies
5
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Who did he grow up with?
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- St. Polycarp
- St. John the Apostle
6
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What school did he attend?
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school of Bishop Polycarp
7
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Where was he bishop of?
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Lyons
8
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What methods did he use to battle the Gnostics?
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- argument
- satire
- ridicule
- confirmation of Apostolic Authority
9
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What is the meaning of Regula Fidei?
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- rule of the faith
- Gospel comes from bishops, which is the same Gospel that the Apostles taught, which was taught to them by Jesus, who got it from God
- means that the Word of God is available to everyone, does not contain “secret doctrine” that only elitists can understand
10
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What was St. Irenaeus called in regard to theology?
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- Father of Theology
- Creator of Systematic Theology
11
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Apostolic Tradition is…..
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- public
- one
- pneumatic
