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Origen of Alexandria (c. 185 – c. 253), also known as Origen Adamantius, was an early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria.
Mar 10, 2014 · Origen (c. 185–c. 253) was a Christian exegete and theologian, who made copious use of the allegorical method in his commentaries, and (though later considered a heretic) laid the foundations of philosophical theology for the church.
6 days ago · Origen (born c. 185, probably Alexandria, Egypt—died c. 254, Tyre, Phoenicia [now Ṣūr, Lebanon]) was the most important theologian and biblical scholar of the early Greek church. His greatest work is the Hexapla, which is a synopsis of six versions of the Old Testament.
- Henry Chadwick
Dec 12, 2022 · Origen was a third-century scholar and teacher who wrote On First Principles, the first systematic theology. He also developed a method of interpreting Scripture and faced persecution and excommunication for his views.
Origen's main work, De Principiis (On First Principles), was the first systematic exposition of Christian theology ever written. In it he created a Christian philosophy, synthesizing Greek ...
Origen was a third-century philosopher who synthesized Christian, Platonic, and Jewish ideas in his treatise On First Principles. He taught about the Trinity, the pre-existence and fall of souls, the restoration of all things, and the role of free will in history.
Jun 25, 2019 · Origen was a brilliant and influential early church father who suffered persecution and torture for his faith. He was also a controversial theologian who was condemned as a heretic for his unorthodox views on the Trinity, the soul, and salvation.
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