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1 online resource (240 pages) |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The Rhetoric of Faith argues that the structure of Irenaeus's opus magnum, the Adversus Haereses, is the argument of the Adversus Haereses. Through a close reading of the Irenaeus's text, as well as through a comparison with Greco-Roman rhetorical texts, Scott Moringiello argues that Irenaeus structured his argument around the articles of the faith of the Church and that this structure builds on tropes found in the Greco-Roman rhetorical tradition. The argument focuses on the Adversus Haereses, although it does begin with some discussion to put Irenaeus in the context of second century Christian literature. Moringiello concludes with a discussion of Irenaeus's Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching. Other scholars have provided introductions to Irenaeus's work, and other scholars have argued for the structural unity of the Adversus Haereses. No other scholar, though, has argued that the faith of the Church is the basis of Irenaeus's argument. This argument, then, presents an important contribution to the field of Irenaeus studies. |
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Intro; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Silence; 2. Fiction; 3. Manifestation; 4. Prophecy; 5. Judgment; Conclusion; Appendix; Selected Bibliography; Index |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Irenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon. Adversus haereses.
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Adversus haereses (Irenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon) |
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Theology, Doctrinal -- Early works to 1800.
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Theology, Doctrinal. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
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Rhetoric, Ancient.
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Rhetoric, Ancient. |
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Rhetoric -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Rhetoric -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
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Greek language -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Greek language -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Early works.
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Print version: Moringiello, Scott D. Rhetoric of Faith : Irenaeus and the Structure of the Adversus Haereses. Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, ©2019 9780813232607 |
| ISBN |
0813232619 |
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9780813232614 (electronic book) |
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