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Basilides

c. 85 – c. 145
theologian

Alexandrian Gnostic teacher of the early 2nd century; considered heterodox. Known mainly through refutations by Irenaeus and Hippolytus.

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Who was Basilides?
Basilides (85–145) — Alexandrian Gnostic teacher of the early 2nd century; considered heterodox. Known mainly through refutations by Irenaeus and Hippolytus.
Who did Basilides oppose?
Irenaeus of Lyons and Hippolytus of Rome.

Sources for biography

  • Irenaeus, Adv. Haer. 1.24 primary
  • Hippolytus, Refutatio 7.20-27 primary

documented connections(2)

  • opposed (incoming) Irenaeus of Lyons
    Irenaeus refutes the system of Basilides.
    Irenaeus, Adv. Haer. 1.24
  • opposed (incoming) Hippolytus of Rome
    Hippolytus gives an extended refutation of Basilides in Refutatio book 7.
    Hippolytus, Refutatio 7.20-27

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