Origen

Origen (185-254 AD) is regarded as a pivotal figure in the formation of Christian philosophy. He was a prominent early Christian philosopher and theologian. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and spent the majority of his life there, where he lectured and published extensively on a number of themes including theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis. Origen's work is distinguished by deep intellectual curiosity and a commitment to investigating the more profound aspects of Christian doctrine....See more

Origen (185-254 AD) is regarded as a pivotal figure in the formation of Christian philosophy. He was a prominent early Christian philosopher and theologian. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and spent the majority of his life there, where he lectured and published extensively on a number of themes including theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis. Origen's work is distinguished by deep intellectual curiosity and a commitment to investigating the more profound aspects of Christian doctrine. He was known for his intensive scholarship and willingness to debating a wide range of philosophical and religious topics in his pursuit of truth. Origen made substantial contributions to Christian thought, yet his legacy has been controversial. Because his work was generally considered as being excessively speculative and susceptible to non-Christian conceptions, Church authorities finally deemed some of his ideas heretical. See less