Irenaeus, 666 & Rome

In this video, we explore the last of Irenaeus’s major proposition regarding 666, which is 666 is Rome. Thanks for watching.

Bibliography

Irenaeus, Against Heresies, 5:29-30

4 Ezra 3:1-2, 3:28-31

2 Baruch 10:1-3, 11:1, 67:7

Sibylline Oracles 5.143

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