TRS 822D Irenaeus and the Gnostics

An examination of the culture, historical context, and thought world of the second century theologian, Irenaeus of Lyon, including the confrontation with Valentianian Gnosticism, the interpretation of Scripture, eschatology, the Adam-Christ typology, the divine economy, baptism, salvation, and the spirit. The questions and directions he established for the future will also be considered.