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Was 2nd-century bishop Irenaeus of Lyons the inventor of Christian orthodoxy? Offering a careful consideration of the thought of "the first Christian theologian," Irenaeus: Life, Scripture, Legacy is a comprehensive collection of essays by a team of respected international scholars. The essays examine the saint's historical context, engagement with Scripture, and his ecclesiastical and theological legacy for succeeding generations.