Origen
Born in Egypt to Christian parents in about 185 (died 253/254), he headed the catechetical school in Alexandria from 203 until he fled to Caesarea in Palestine.
The Cross and the Crescent - Alexandria and Her Schools
Charles Kingsley's lectures on Alexandria include information on the philosophical developments based on Christianity.
Charles Kingsley's lectures on Alexandria include information on the philosophical developments based on Christianity.
Origen
Basic identification of Origen.
Basic identification of Origen.
Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. IV
Writings of Tertullian, Minucius Felix, and Origen, whose writings include De principiis, elucidations, letters to Africanus and Gregory, and Against Celsus.
Writings of Tertullian, Minucius Felix, and Origen, whose writings include De principiis, elucidations, letters to Africanus and Gregory, and Against Celsus.
Commentary on the Gospel of John
Origen's commentaries on the Gospel of John, Books I, II, IV, V, VI, and X.
Origen's commentaries on the Gospel of John, Books I, II, IV, V, VI, and X.
Commentary on Matthew
Origen discusses the parables and similitudes of Jesus in the Book of Matthew.
Origen discusses the parables and similitudes of Jesus in the Book of Matthew.
Letter from Origen to Africanus
Origen explains why he thinks the story of Susanna in the Book of Daniel is not spurious.
Origen explains why he thinks the story of Susanna in the Book of Daniel is not spurious.
Origen: On Classical Learning
From Medieval Sourcebook. Origen considered Scripture the highest study and regarded scientific learning as preparation for Scripture. Written in 235.
From Medieval Sourcebook. Origen considered Scripture the highest study and regarded scientific learning as preparation for Scripture. Written in 235.
Origen (Origenes Adamantius)
Born in Egypt to Christian parents in about 185 (died 253/254), he headed the catechetical school in Alexandria from 203 until he fled to Caesarea in Palestine. After his death he was accused of several heresies, including making the Son inferior to the Father.
Born in Egypt to Christian parents in about 185 (died 253/254), he headed the catechetical school in Alexandria from 203 until he fled to Caesarea in Palestine. After his death he was accused of several heresies, including making the Son inferior to the Father.
Persecution in the Early Church
Emperors under whom Christians were persecuted and the reasons for persecution.
Emperors under whom Christians were persecuted and the reasons for persecution.