Irenaeus of Lyons and the Mosaic of Christ - Preaching Scripture in the Era of Martyrdom

Whereas many works interpret Irenaeus only as he relates to certain gnostic teachings, this book recognizes the broader context of the second century society in which he writes. It shows that Irenaeus is interested, not simply in expounding the original intent of individual texts, but in demonstrating how individual texts fit into the one c