Theists would probably use theodicies (attempt to solve the problem of evil in the world whilst still retaining the traditional theisitic God). The two main theodicies being the Augustinian theodicy (St Augustine) and the Irenaean theodicy (Irenaeus).
Irenaeus was born in 130.
Irenaeus died in 202.
Edward Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson died in 1942.
Theodicy is the theological study of the "problem of pain" as CS Lewis put it. Its looking into the question of why there is pain and suffering in the world, especially if there is a good God.
R. Maurice Barineau has written: 'The theodicy of Alfred North Whitehead' -- subject(s): History of doctrines, Theodicy
There are over a dozen saints named Irenaeus. If you are referring to Saint Irenaeus of Sirmium, he was beheaded in the year 304. Saint Irenaeus of Lyons was martyred in the year 202. The method of his death is unknown.
what is theodicy
Theodicy in religion means to attempt to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling the divine characteristics of omnipotence, omniscience and onmibenevolence with the occurrence of evil or suffering in the world.
A theodicy is a philosophical or theological attempt to explain how a benevolent and all-powerful God can coexist with the existence of evil and suffering in the world. It seeks to provide a justification for why an omnipotent and loving God allows such suffering to occur.
Theology is the study of the nature of God and religious beliefs, while theodicy specifically deals with the problem of evil and how it can coexist with a benevolent and all-powerful deity. Theology is a broader field that includes various aspects of religion, whereas theodicy focuses on grappling with the philosophical question of why a loving God would allow suffering.
Irenaeus was an early Christian theologian who lived in the 2nd century. He is known for his defense of orthodox Christianity against various heresies, particularly Gnosticism. Irenaeus emphasized the importance of apostolic tradition and the unity of the Church in combating false teachings.