Origen and His Work

By Eugene De Faye

Book Overview

""Origen and His Work"" by Eugene De Faye is a comprehensive study of the life and writings of Origen, one of the most influential theologians of the early Christian Church. The book delves into Origen's background, his education, and his development as a theologian, as well as his major works and contributions to Christian thought. De Faye explores Origen's views on topics such as the nature of God, the Trinity, the Bible, and the afterlife, and provides an in-depth analysis of his methods of biblical interpretation and his philosophical influences. The book also examines the controversies surrounding Origen's teachings and the impact of his ideas on later Christian theology. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""Origen and His Work"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian thought.1929. The substance of this volume grew out of lectures delivered by the author on Origen (considered one of the greatest of all Christian theologians) at the University of Upsala. Contents: The Character of Origen's Writings, His Thought and Method; The Doctrine of God; Cosmology; Christology; The Doctrine of Redemption; and Final Things. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162740205
• ISBN13: 9781162740201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"