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Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching - Enhanced Version Kindle Edition

by Saint Irenaeus (Author), Armitage Robinson (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 93 ratings
Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching is a second century guide for Christian converts. After disappearing for nearly two millennia, an Armenian copy of St. Irenaeus' guidebook was discovered in 1904. Current versions of this ancient text have been translated from the Armenian, a language which greatly resembles the Greek in which it was originally transcribed. St. Irenaeus wanted to set out the main points of the Apostolic message, which was handed down to the Church from Old Testament Scriptures. St. Irenaeus explains the doctrine of Christianity as it was understood by the educated believers of his day. He defends the grounds of belief and aims to demonstrate the truth of the ancient Biblical prophecy. As a result, his project is both theological and historical. Even today, St. Irenaeus' book of guidelines serves to help Christians find salvation and refute heretics.

Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer

This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, links for scripture references to the appropriate passages, and a hierarchical table of contents which makes it possible to navigate to any part of the book with a minimum of page turns.
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St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons (115-202 AD), was a sharp and formative force in the early church. As a hearer of Polycarp, who was a hearer of John the Apostle, he is a veritable grandson to the true apostolic teaching. Most famous for his work "Against Heresies," he fought persistently to maintain the traditions handed to him in the face of gnosticism and error. He stands tall in history as an example of sure apologetics and guaranteed orthodoxy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003XKNFEM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Classics Ethereal Library
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1.1
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 439 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 162 pages
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,934,844 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 93 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers appreciate the book's biblical theology and find it easy to read. They value its influence, with one customer noting how it ties Old Testament prophecy together.

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Customers appreciate the book's biblical theology, with one customer noting its clear presentation without theological jargon.

"Thorough and perplexing, an excellent demonstration of the apostolic teaching that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, by whom we are all..." Read more

"An interesting exposition of the gospel, principally in alignment with modern day understanding but with a few wrinkles...." Read more

"Great little fact filled book explaining, not interpreting the Bible...." Read more

"...The biblical theology is worth reading and does seek to pull together the message of the entire Bible into a fairly short read." Read more

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Customers find the book influential, with one mentioning how it ties Old Testament prophecy and another noting its encouragement.

"...Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, by whom we are all reconciled to God the Father." Read more

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"...Doctrines like the resurrection, the virgin birth, substitutionary atonement, etc. were not late developments, but mainstays from the beginning." Read more

"...He ties the Old Testament prophecy to it's fulfillment in Christ. It is easy to read, no theological jargon." Read more

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In our present time it's good that we have a chance to read these extra Scriptures.
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In our present time it's good that we have a chance to read these extra Scriptures.
The size of the Scriptures book and the size of the text/letters are good. It has 110 pages only.
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  • Robert B. Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching of the Apostolic Fathers
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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    Thorough and perplexing, an excellent demonstration of the apostolic teaching that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, by whom we are all reconciled to God the Father.
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  • Ms_DC
    5.0 out of 5 stars In our present time it's good that we have a chance to read these extra Scriptures.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2025
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    The size of the Scriptures book and the size of the text/letters are good. It has 110 pages only.
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    In our present time it's good that we have a chance to read these extra Scriptures.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2025
    The size of the Scriptures book and the size of the text/letters are good. It has 110 pages only.
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  • PhGPhD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017
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    An interesting exposition of the gospel, principally in alignment with modern day understanding but with a few wrinkles. However, the apparent references (referring to the numbers in square brackets) are not included. .
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  • David Erickson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Bible
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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    Great little fact filled book explaining, not interpreting the Bible. For Christians, understanding the beliefs of the Early Church it critical in understanding the Scriptures. I purchased Against Heresy at the same time which works well as a reference book.
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  • !!!+HONEST GEORGE, PEOPLE'S FRIEND - THE REVIEWER IN THE SPIRIT OF ETERNAL TRUTH+!!!
    5.0 out of 5 stars APOSTLE OF ECUMENISM LUBEK SAYS THIS BOOK SHOULD BE 28TH BOOK OF THE BIBLE!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
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    AS IT EXPOUNDS ON ACTS OF THE APOSTLES!
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  • CamV
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Kindle version isn't formatted well but the author's content is great
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
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    There are several versions of this book available for purchase, you would be wise to purchase one other than this, but be sure to purchase at least one. Short, direct, influential.
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  • Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Earliest Extant Theology Book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2014
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    Skip all the introduction material, and just enjoy Irenaeus. Many theological works preceded Iraenus' "Demonstration," but Demonstration was the first book of pure theology. Previous works by Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Polycarp, and Justin all aimed at exhortation or apologetics rather than simply theology. I came to Irenaeus by Gustaf Aulén's high recommendation in his stellar work "Christus Victor."
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  • Matt Wolf
    4.0 out of 5 stars ancient truths
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015
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    It is interesting to see how early the depth of Christ centered theology was promulgated in the church. Doctrines like the resurrection, the virgin birth, substitutionary atonement, etc. were not late developments, but mainstays from the beginning.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Exposure of the early church doctrine
    Reviewed in France on April 19, 2019
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    I love reading Irenaeus. This book is a must read for every christian who wants to know what the early church believed.
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