by Peter James | Oct 28, 2024 | Irenaeus of Lyons
There are hidden treasures tucked away in ancient monasteries: a professor found a fragment of the oldest Bible in an obscure eighteenth century book in an Egyptian monastery library, archeologists discovered rare gold coins hidden in an abandoned German monastery,...
by Peter James | Sep 6, 2024 | Irenaeus of Lyons
People in the church often tell me they prefer the New Testament to the Old Testament. They find themselves more in sync with the New Testament God of love than the Old Testament God of wrath. Did God have a change of heart over time, or are we talking about two...
by Peter James | Feb 11, 2023 | Favorite, Irenaeus of Lyons
Dating back to the second century, today’s prayer originated with Irenaeus of Lyons (in modern-day France) (130-202). Irenaeus was introduced to Christ through Polycarp, who was said to have been taught by the apostle John. We owe Irenaeus a debt of gratitude...