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Irenaeus and Genesis - A Study of Competition in Early Christian Hermeneutics (Paperback)
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Irenaeus and Genesis - A Study of Competition in Early Christian Hermeneutics (Paperback)
Series: Journal of Theological Interpretation Supplements
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Irenaeus, the second-century bishop of Lyons, left such an
impression upon the church that he is sometimes considered to be
theology's "founding father." After all, his legacy includes such
theological landmarks as the regula fidei (or "rule of faith") and
the doctrine of recapitulation. Although these ought not to be
minimized, we may gain a new appreciation for this early bishop by
highlighting a facet of his work that is even more central: the
distinctive shape of the hermeneutic guiding his readings of sacred
texts as Christian Scripture. Within the contemporary climate of
twenty-first century theology, the reopening of questions of power,
truth, authenticity, and holism points to a critique of
hermeneutical process (not just theological end-product). In
Irenaeus's day, Gnostic Christians on the fringe of the church
offered a vision of the telos of faith that many found compelling.
Responding to this challenge required Irenaeus to articulate an
even more satisfying Christian theology and anthropology on the
basis of Scripture and received apostolic tradition. In this battle
of hermeneutics, both sides considered protological texts such as
Genesis 1:26 and 2:7 to be indispensible. Through a sympathetic
reading, then, of Irenaeus and his competitors, we aim to better
understand why Irenaeus's biblical interpretations ultimately were
deemed more plausible, faithful, and fruitful within the mainstream
of the church.
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