Know the Heretics (Includes Free Streaming Video) (KNOW Series) - Softcover

Holcomb, Justin S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310178061 ISBN 13: 9780310178064

Publisher: Zondervan, 2025

Synopsis

Know the Heretics provides an accessible travel guide to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history.

There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word, while others have little familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.

This book has everything you need for a full video study experience.

• The book itself, covering 12 different heresies, along with reflections on contemporary relevance and discussion questions.
• An individual access code to stream all video teaching sessions online for a deeper learning experience. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)

 

As a part of the KNOW series, this book is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.

Sessions and video run times:

1 - Introduction: Why Heresy? (7 min)

2 - Judaizers: The Old Rules Still Apply (25 min)

3 - Gnostics: God Hides Messages for the Enlightened (18 min)

4 - Marcion: Vengeful Yahweh versus Gentle Jesus (20 min)

5 - Docetists: The Spiritual Is Good, the Physical Is Evil (14 min)

6 - Mani: God Must Be Freed (16 min)

7 - Sabellius: One Actor and Three Hats (18 min) 

8 - Arius: Jesus Is a Lesser God (16 min)

9 - Apollinarius: Christ May Be Human, but His Mind Is Divine (11 min)

10 - Pelagius: God Has Already Given Us the Tools (16 min)

11 - Eutyches: Christ as a New Kind of Being (13 min)

12 - Nestorius: Christ's Divinity Must Be Shielded (16 min)

13 - Socinus: The Trinity Is Irrelevant and Jesus's Death Is Only an Example (18 min)

14 - Conclusion (7 min)

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after January 14, 2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

 

About this title

About the Author

Justin S. Holcomb (PhD) is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books on theology, abuse, and biblical studies, including Know the Creeds and Councils, Know the Heretics, and Rid of My Disgrace.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 10: 0310178061
• ISBN 13: 9780310178064
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176