This book provides ready access into and sure guidance through the marvelous, often convoluted, invariably rich world of Origen: the man, the ecclesiastical dynamics of his day, his extant works, the range of his theological explorations, his influence, and the controversies associated with him in life and in death. 248pp Paper
Westminster Handbooks to Christian Theology Series Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-c. 254) was one of the towering figures of early Christianity. His contributions to biblical exegesis and interpretation, emerging Christian doctrines, and the apologetic defense of Christianity have placed him among the most important and prominent of early Christian thinkers. This Handbook provides easy access to those interested in his thought. Written by leading scholars of Patristic theology and edited and introduced by prominent early Christianity scholar John McGuckin, this unique book will be a ready reference tool for scholars and a welcomed introduction for students. 248pp Paper (2004)
About the Author(s) John Anthony McGuckin, See Info Under Category: AUTHORS/ McGuckin, John A.
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Westminster John Knox Press |
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WJKP-224721
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978 0664 224721 |
