Refutation of All Heresies
Christian bishop, [often attributed to Hippolytus of Rome], M. David Litwa)
ca 225 AD – Greek text with English translation. Early Roman Christian writing.
The Refutation of All Heresies is a treasure-trove of ancient philosophy, astrology, medicine, magic, Gnostic thought, numerology, heresiography, ecclesial politics, and early Christian studies in general. Offered here for the first time in almost a century is a full English translation, along with a newly-edited Greek text, extensive notes, and scholarly introduction.
It is a polemic by an unknown Christian theologian attacking perceived heresies held by other Christians. Often attributed to Hippolytus of Rome, earlier translations of the work have been published as ThePhilosophumenaofHippolytusor similar. The only certain facts about the theologian author are that he lived in Rome, wrote the text in the early part of the 3rd century, and that he led a Christian community at that time. As such, he was the last major theologian in Rome to write in Greek.
The text’s central thesis is that the alleged heresies are all plagiarisms. In particular, that his opponents stole material from Greek philosophy, astrology, magic and pagan mystery cults. He maintains that only his words are “True Doctrine”, meaning that they are directly from God, free of any derivation from human sources. A statement contradicted throughout the text.
The Refutation of All Heresies is a treasure-trove of ancient philosophy, astrology, medicine, magic, Gnostic thought, numerology, heresiography, ecclesial politics, and early Christian studies in general. Offered here for the first time in almost a century is a full English translation, along with a newly-edited Greek text, extensive notes, and scholarly introduction.
It is a polemic by an unknown Christian theologian attacking perceived heresies held by other Christians. Often attributed to Hippolytus of Rome, earlier translations of the work have been published as ThePhilosophumenaofHippolytusor similar. The only certain facts about the theologian author are that he lived in Rome, wrote the text in the early part of the 3rd century, and that he led a Christian community at that time. As such, he was the last major theologian in Rome to write in Greek.
The text’s central thesis is that the alleged heresies are all plagiarisms. In particular, that his opponents stole material from Greek philosophy, astrology, magic and pagan mystery cults. He maintains that only his words are “True Doctrine”, meaning that they are directly from God, free of any derivation from human sources. A statement contradicted throughout the text.
His claims are supported by arguably superficial examination of supposed heretical works. For example, his refutation of astrology is based upon a single work by the Naassenes, a Christian gnosis sect that disappeared virtually without trace. The only reference to them is by this theologian. His examination of astrology, numerology, and magic are limited. Nonetheless, it does include some matters of interest to those seeking to understand the use of the predictive esoteric Arts as practised in Rome during the early 3rd century.
The theologian’s stance is anti-Greek. He regards Hellenic influence as a pollutant of Christianity. In support of this, he makes strained com年:
2016
出版:
1
出版社:
SBL Press
语言:
english
页:
886
ISBN 10:
0884140857
ISBN 13:
9780884140856
系列:
Writings from the Greco-Roman World 40
文件:
PDF, 6.10 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2016
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