Reading Irenaeus: The Question of Theophanies

What is it about?

Scholars disagree quite sharply when it comes to Irenaeus' interpretation of Old Testament theophanies. After a detailed survey of the various scholarly positions, I argue that Irenaeus' treatment of theophanies (1) did not present a theological corrective to Justin of Neapolis' Logos-theology, and (2) is in fact consistent with that of Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria, and Origen.

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Why is it important?

If Irenaeus participated fully in the tradition of interpreting Old Testament theophanies as " Christophanies, " it follows that some strands of scholarship are severe misreadings of Irenaeus.