Analysis of Doctrinal Disputes and Heresies in Early Christianity

This chapter delves into a series of doctrinal disputes and heresies in early Christianity, including the schism caused by bishop Nepos in Egypt, discussions on the authenticity of the Apocalypse of John, and the debate surrounding the authorship of the book of Revelation. It also covers the heresies introduced by Paul of Samosata and Melianus, detailing how these controversial figures were confronted and refuted by leaders and presbyters within the Church.