The Influence of Greek Philosophy on Christian Doctrine. Part III.

 The Influence of Greek Philosophy on Christian Doctrine at the hands of Platonising Hellenistic Church Fathers.

Part III.

Irenaeus Against Gnosticism: Unity of Creation and Divine Wisdom.

"When early Christianity faced its first major theological crisis, a brilliant bishop from Lyons stepped forward to defend the faith against one of its most sophisticated challenges. Irenaeus, writing in the second century CE, didn’t just oppose Gnosticism with simple declarations—he crafted a comprehensive philosophical defense that would shape Christian thought for centuries. His work represents a pivotal moment when faith met philosophy, reason encountered revelation, and the very nature of God and creation hung in the balance." Irenaeus Against Gnosticism: Unity of Creation and Divine Wisdom • Philosophy Institute