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Origen

(0185–0254) Theologian

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Origen was a theologian, best known for The Philocalia of Origen.

Quick Facts About Origen

Born
January 1, 0185
Died
January 1, 0254
Profession
Theologian
Notable works
The Philocalia of Origen

About Origen

Origen of Alexandria, 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. He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, homiletics, and spirituality. He was one of the most influential and controversial figures in early Christian theology, apologetics, and asceticism. He has been described by John Anthony McGuckin as "the greatest genius the early church ever produced".

Biography source: Wikipedia

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