Do any of my faithful readers know of a good translation of Irenaeus’ Against Heresies? I’ve read it in the old Roberts translation in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers series, but I want something more servicable. Who’s got the scoop for me?
Do any of my faithful readers know of a good translation of Irenaeus’ Against Heresies? I’ve read it in the old Roberts translation in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers series, but I want something more servicable. Who’s got the scoop for me?
As you may know, Balthasar put together his own anthology of Irenaeus’s writings, “The Scandal of the Incarnation: Against All Heresies.”
And for an excellent overview of the Irenaean influence on vB, check out Mongrain’s “Systematic Thought of Hans Urs von Balthasar.”
I only found one other English translation, which was done in 1992.
Yes, I actually have both of the Balthasar books you mention. I did see the Newman Publishing translation of AH, but alas, so far it’s only volume 1.
Halden, what you’re looking for is Robert Grant’s translation and biography in Routledge’s series. The title is simply Irenaeus of Lyons.
Yeah, I’ve got that one on order. I was just hoping that maybe a complete translation of AH might be coming out or something. Unlikely, I’m afraid.
You can read the entire of Dominic Unger’s 1992 translation for free in Google Books here. It’s searchable too!
Halden, If you do here of a new complete translation of AH, make sure to post about it. I’d love to get my hands on a copy.
I do not know if this might be helpful have you had a look at Eric Osborne`s book on Irenaeus that might be of use
Phil, like most of the new texts on Google books, this is only a preview. It shows you alot, but unfortunately omits many of the pages.
I’d also vote for the Grant edition. It is readable and its introduction was excellent.
Phil