Irenaeus of Lyons: The Man Who Wrote Books

There are lots of ‘idols’ these days. But do you have any heroes? What’s the difference? Idols are people we say we ‘adore’ because they are famous, or rich, or good looking, or because they have amazing talents, or special abilities perhaps we wish we could have. Heroes are people who are willing to live and die for what they believe.

 

Irenaeus of Lyons – the man who wrote books tells the story of a hero. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He served him far away from home. And to help his fellow Christians – he wrote books. This large hardback book for children, from the pen of Sinclair Ferguson, is beautifully illustrated by Allison Brown. A wonderful start to a wonderful series that currently includes this, and two other titles:

Ignatius of Antioch: The Man Who Faced Lions

Polycarp of Smyrna: The Man Whose Faith Lasted

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
                At the Writing Table        6
                Memories           7
                Life in Lyons       9
                Irenaeus Goes to Rome                12
                Irenaeus Speaks about the Creator         15
                God Made Us In His Image          18
                Something Goes Wrong                20
                Everything Goes Wrong                23
                A Letter to Florinus         28
                Irenaeus and His Book   31
                About Irenaeus of Lyons              35
                Timeline               36
                A Personal Word to Parents        39