Publisher's Synopsis
The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 7 is a theological work by Hippolytus, a Christian theologian and bishop of Rome in the third century. The book is part of a larger work, The Refutation of All Heresies, which aimed to refute various heresies and false teachings that were prevalent in the early Christian church.In Book 7, Hippolytus focuses on the heresy of the Naassenes, a Gnostic sect that believed in the worship of the serpent as a symbol of wisdom and enlightenment. Hippolytus argues against their beliefs and provides a detailed critique of their theology.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of Naassene doctrine. Hippolytus discusses their beliefs about the creation of the world, the nature of God, the role of the serpent in their worship, and their views on salvation and the afterlife.Throughout the book, Hippolytus draws on scripture and traditional Christian teachings to refute the Naassenes' claims. He also provides insights into the early Christian church and the challenges it faced in combating heresy and false teachings.Overall, The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 7 is a valuable resource for scholars and theologians interested in the history of early Christianity and the development of Christian doctrine. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the debates and controversies that shaped the early church and continues to influence Christian theology to this day.But concerning Substance, the statements now made will suffice. But not only is Substance denominated genus, species, (and) individual, but also matter, and form, and privation. There is, however, (as regards the substance, ) in these no difference, even though the division be allowed to stand. Now, inasmuch as Substance is of this description, the arrangement of the world has taken place according to some such plan as the following. The world is divided, according to Aristotle, into very numerous and diversified parts.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
