What was Irenaeus' view on Gnosticism?
Supported it
Refuted it
Ignored it
Revised it
Answer
Refuting Gnosticism, Irenaeus argued that it distorted the true nature of God and creation. He emphasized the unity of God and the goodness of creation, countering Gnostic claims of a distant, unknowable God and a flawed material world. Irenaeus' writings played a crucial role in shaping early Christian orthodoxy and refuting Gnostic teachings.
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