Philosophumena; or, The refutation of all heresies, Volume II
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Original author: Antipope Hippolytus
"Philosophumena; or, The refutation of all heresies, Volume II" by Hippolytus is a Christian polemical work written in the early third century. This comprehensive catalog systematically examines and refutes 33 Gnostic Christian systems and pagan beliefs the author considered heretical. Drawing connections between ancient Greek philosophy, magical practices, and various early Christian movements, the work exposes controversial disputes within early Christianity—including accusations against canonized popes. Partially lost for centuries, it remains an invaluable source for understanding Pre-Socratic philosophy, Gnostic beliefs, and the boundaries of early Christian orthodoxy.
Philosophumena; or, The refutation of all heresies, Volume II, by Antipope Hippolytus. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #67116.
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13 Chapters
- 1.Book VII: Basilides, Saturnilus, and Others 58-9767 words
- 2.Book VI: Simon Magus, Valentinus, and Their Followers (1)8,536 words
- 3.Book VI: Simon Magus, Valentinus, and Their Followers (2)8,929 words
- 4.Book VI: Simon Magus, Valentinus, and Their Followers (3)8,693 words
- 5.Book VI: Simon Magus, Valentinus, and Their Followers (4)8,859 words
- 6.Book VI: Simon Magus, Valentinus, and Their Followers (5)6,775 words
- 7.Book VIII: The Docetae, Monoimus, and Others8,066 words
- 8.Book V: has been devoted to the doctrines of the “Naassenes”--a word (1)8,707 words
- 9.Book V: has been devoted to the doctrines of the “Naassenes”--a word (2)8,584 words
- 10.Book V: has been devoted to the doctrines of the “Naassenes”--a word (3)6,667 words
- 11.Book VI: Cf. pp. 247, 250 and 259 Cr709 words
- 12.Book VIII: , p. 111 supra. He now omits all reference to Justin Martyr,431 words
- 13.Book IX: , the summarizer having here added together the “heresies” so5,860 words