Origen was born in either 185 or 186 AD in Alexandria. [18][22][23] Porphyry called him "a Greek, and educated in Greek literature ". [24] According to Eusebius, Origen's father was Leonides of …

Origen 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 born of …

Origen of Alexandria (185—254 C.E.) Origen of Alexandria, one of the greatest Christian theologians, is famous for composing the seminal work of Christian Neoplatonism, his treatise On First Principles. …

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 …

Oct 17, 2025 · Early Life and Background Origen Adamantius (c. 184–253 AD) was born in Alexandria, Egypt, one of the great centers of learning in the ancient world. His father, Leonides, was a devout …

Ovrview of the life and career of Origen of Alexandria, the most important early Christian theologian and philosopher. Includes discussion of his work, his teachings, as well as how he was condemned, …

Origen (Greek: Ὠριγένης, c.185 – c.254 C.E.) was one of the most distinguished theologians and scholars of the early Christian Church. He is thought to have been born at Alexandria around 185 …

Jul 14, 2025 · Origen materials for early Christian studiesHomilies on Luke by Joseph T. Lienhard Origen of Alexandria (born circa AD 185) is one of the most influential of the Church fathers, and …

Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-254 AD) lived during a time when the early church faced both Roman persecution and growing theological challenges. Born in or near Alexandria, he was profoundly …

It was ­Origen who taught the Church how to read Scripture as a living mirror of Christ, who evolved the principles of later trinitarian theology and Christology, who majestically set the standard for Christian …