Marcus Grodi is a former Presbyterian pastor, and Msgr Jeffrey Steenson once served as a bishop in the Episcopal Church. In each Deep in History program, they dig into the writings of the Early Church Fathers to see what they had to say about Scripture, liturgy, theology and ecclesiology.
Having concluded their study of "Against Heresies" by St. Irenaeus of Lyons, Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson look at some other fragments and writings of St. Irenaeus.
They focus on St. Irenaeus' role as peacemaker, looking to resolve conflicts in the Church. From his letters and notes, we learn more about the kind of leader St. Irenaeus was: a man who deeply sought after Christ. They also look at how successive generations of Christians interpreted the writings of St. Irenaeus in the years following his death.
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18 May 2021
Resurrection of the Just – Deep in History, Ep. 50
In their 50th episode of Deep in History, Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson conclude their discussion of the important early work "Against Heresies" by St. Irenaeus of Lyons. Irenaeus covers a lot of ground in the close of his book: from the authority of the Church, to the necessity of guarding the deposit of faith, to death, judgment, heaven and hell. And as Msgr. Steenson points out, some scholars wonder if the abruptness of its ending is an indication that St. Ireneaus left the book unfinished. And we're not quite done with St. Irenaeus! In the next episode, Marcus and Msgr. Steenson look at some other aspects of the life and writing of St. Irenaeus, who could soon be declared a Doctor of the Church. For more episodes, visit deepinhistory.com.
11 May 2021
The Antichrist - Deep in History, Ep. 49
Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson continue their study of Against Heresies, the important early Christian work by St. Irenaeus of Lyons.
Among other things, they look at how St. Irenaeus speculated about the identity and plan of the Antichrist. Just as in our present day, there were many differing opinions among the early Christians about how the end times might play out.
Marcus and Msgr. Steenson look not just at what St. Irenaeus has to say about the Antichrist, but at why it's important for us to always be ready for Christ's ultimate return, because we don't know if it will happen today, or a thousand years from now.For more episodes, visit deepinhistory.com.
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