Complete Works of Saint Hippolytus of Rome (Annotated)

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This definitive annotated edition presents the collected writings of St. Hippolytus, one of the most prolific and intellectually rigorous theologians of the third-century Roman Church. As a guardian of Apostolic tradition and a disciple of Irenaeus, Hippolytus provides a vital link between the early sub-apostolic age and the formalizing theology of the later Councils. This volume features his monumental defense of orthodoxy, in which he systematically dismantles the philosophical roots of early heresies, as well as his essential biblical commentaries and liturgical canons. His work offers a rare, high-definition look at the prayer life, church governance, and doctrinal battles of early Rome. This collection is an indispensable resource for scholars and believers alike who wish to encounter the steadfast spirit of a man who served as both a shepherd of the faithful and a martyr for the Truth.

Table of Contents

• Biographical Introduction: St. Hippolytus of Rome (Catholic Encyclopedia 1913)
• The Refutation of All Heresies: A massive ten-book treatise exposing the pagan origins of early doctrinal errors.
• Extant Works and Fragments: A collection of surviving treatises and biblical commentaries, including his work on Daniel and Christ and Antichrist.
• Appendix to the Works of Hippolytus: Supplemental writings and early Christian lists of the Apostles.
• Scholarly Synthesis: Hippolytus Romanus (Dictionary of Christian Biography).

About St. Hippolytus of Rome

St. Hippolytus (c. 170–235 AD) was the last major Greek-speaking theologian of the Church of Rome and a fierce defender of traditional doctrine. Known for his immense learning and his uncompromising moral stance, he led a significant portion of the Roman community during a time of intense theological transition. His legacy is uniquely defined by his reconciliatory spirit; after a period of deep conflict within the Roman hierarchy, he was exiled to the mines of Sardinia alongside Pope Pontian, where the two were reconciled before dying as martyrs. Hippolytus is revered today not only for his brilliant polemics but also for preserving the Apostolic Tradition, a document that remains a foundational source for modern understandings of early Christian worship and the sacraments.