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On the Apostolic Preaching

by Irenaeus of Lyons · 1920

Ancient Christian Writers series

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St Irenaeus is the most important theologian of the second century, laying the foundation for all future Christian thinkers. Here Irenaeus recounts all the various deeds of God culminating in the exaltation of His crucified Son, Jesus Christ, and the bestowal of His Holy Spirit and the gift of a new heart of flesh.

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