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Irenaeus on the Salvation of the Unevangelized
Terrance L. Tiessen
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Description for Irenaeus on the Salvation of the Unevangelized
Hardback. "Since few studies of the theology of Irenaeus are..available in English, it will serve as a useful introduction to the subject." -THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Series: ATLA Monograph Series. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Few questions have troubled Christians more than the destiny of those who do not hear the gospel. For reasons described in this work, Irenaeus (second century Bishop of Lyons) did not directly address the issue of the salvation of the unevangelized. A careful analysis is therefore made of the saving effects of the various modes of revelation about which Irenaeus wrote, in the context of his conflict with the Gnostics. Particular attention is given to his understanding of the respective roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in divine revelation, the role of the Church, and the human response ... Read more
Few questions have troubled Christians more than the destiny of those who do not hear the gospel. For reasons described in this work, Irenaeus (second century Bishop of Lyons) did not directly address the issue of the salvation of the unevangelized. A careful analysis is therefore made of the saving effects of the various modes of revelation about which Irenaeus wrote, in the context of his conflict with the Gnostics. Particular attention is given to his understanding of the respective roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in divine revelation, the role of the Church, and the human response ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Series
ATLA Monograph Series
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810826823
SKU
V9780810826823
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About Terrance L. Tiessen
Terrance L. Tiessen (Ph.D., Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines), Professor of Theological Studies, Providence College and Seminary, Canada, spent 16 years as a missionary and theology teacher in the Philippines. He has been active in colloquia dealing with theological issues of relevance to the Church and its global mission and has contributed to professional journals in North America.
Reviews for Irenaeus on the Salvation of the Unevangelized
Tiessen thoroughly examines Irenaeus, and arrives at what is surely (and perhaps self-evidently) the right answer. Of interest particularly to theologians and ecclesiologists.
Religious Studies Review
...this work has the great value of recognizing the differing views on the success of the great commission between Irenaeus and ourselves.
Missiology: An International Review
Since few studies of ... Read more
Religious Studies Review
...this work has the great value of recognizing the differing views on the success of the great commission between Irenaeus and ourselves.
Missiology: An International Review
Since few studies of ... Read more