The Refutation Of All Heresies, Book 4

The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 4, written by Hippolytus, is a comprehensive analysis of various heresies that existed during the early Christian era. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different heresy and provides a detailed explanation of its origins, beliefs, and practices.Hippolytus was a prominent theologian and bishop of Rome in the third century, and his work is considered to be one of the most important texts in the history of Christianity. In this book, he provides a systematic refutation of the major heresies that were prevalent in his time, including Gnosticism, Marcionism, and Montanism.The book begins with an overview of the different types of heresies and their common characteristics. Hippolytus then proceeds to examine each heresy in detail, providing a thorough analysis of its teachings and refuting them with biblical and theological arguments.Throughout the book, Hippolytus emphasizes the importance of orthodox Christian doctrine and warns against the dangers of false teachings. He also provides valuable insights into the early Christian church and its struggles to maintain its faith in the face of various heresies.Overall, The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian doctrine. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the major heresies of the early Christian era and offers a compelling defense of orthodox Christian belief.For it is incredible that all, distant from one another by a long interval of duration, should have been born under the urn of Aquarius. For it is not reasonable to say, that frequently, for one whose fate it was to be destroyed in the sea, all who were with him in the same vessel should perish. For why should the doom of this man subdue the (destinies) of all? Nay, but why, on account of one for whom it was allotted to die on land, should not all be preserved?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.