Publisher's Synopsis
The Refutation of All Heresies is a book written by Hippolytus, a Christian theologian and bishop who lived in the 3rd century AD. Book 9 is one of the ten books that make up this work, and it focuses on the heretical beliefs of the Naassenes, a Gnostic sect that existed during Hippolytus' time. In this book, Hippolytus provides a detailed description of the Naassenes' beliefs and practices, and then proceeds to refute them using biblical and traditional Christian teachings. He argues that the Naassenes' beliefs are not only contrary to the teachings of the Bible, but also inconsistent with the teachings of other Gnostic sects. Throughout the book, Hippolytus engages in a detailed analysis of the Naassenes' cosmology, their beliefs about the nature of God and the universe, and their rituals and practices. He also discusses their views on sexuality and the role of women in their community, which he finds to be particularly problematic.Overall, The Refutation of All Heresies, Book 9 provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early Christianity and the various sects and beliefs that existed during this time. Hippolytus' thorough and systematic approach to refuting the Naassenes' beliefs makes this book an important historical and theological document that continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.Now Callistus brought forward Zephyrinus himself, and induced him publicly to avow the following sentiments: ""I know that there is one God, Jesus Christ; nor except Him do I know any other that is begotten and amenable to suffering."" And on another occasion, when he would make the following statement: ""The Father did not die, but the Son."" Zephyrinus would in this way continue to keep up ceaseless disturbance among the people. And we, (5) becoming aware of his sentiments, did not give place to him, but reproved and withstood him for the truth's sake.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.
