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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.
Jul 19, 2024 · 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.
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 freedom of will.
Jan 4, 2022 · Origen of Alexandria (AD 185—254), also known as Origen Adamantius, was one of the earliest and most important Christian scholars. He is remembered both for prodigious scholarship and fanatical commitment to purity.
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.
Dec 12, 2022 · Origen was a brilliant and devout Christian scholar who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century. He wrote many works on theology, biblical interpretation and textual criticism, but also faced controversy and persecution for his views.
Child prodigy Origen Adamantius ("man of steel") was born near Alexandria about A.D. 185. The oldest of seven children in a Christian home, he grew up learning the Bible and the meaning...
