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Irenaeus of Lyons: His Life and Impact contributor_hannah_john and the vital attributes ofFaithful Defender: How Irenaeus Navigated a Pagan World Journey back to the second century with Steven O. Presley's illuminating biography of Irenaeus of Lyons, one of Christianity's most influential early theologians. Unlike later Christian leaders, Irenaeus never experienced the benefits of Christendom but instead forged his faith within a pagan Roman Empire surrounded by competing religious and philosophical systems. Discover how Irenaeus