Few works of the early Church are as interesting to the modern reader or as important to the historian as Origen's reply to the attack on Christianity made by the pagan Celsus. The Contra Celsum is the culmination of the great apologetic movement of the second and third centuries AD, and is for the Greek Church what St Augustine's City of God is for Western Christendom. It is also one of the chief monuments of the coming together of ancient Greek culture and the new faith of the expanding ...

Origen of Alexandria (185-254), one of the most prolific authors of antiquity and arguably the most important and influential pre-Nicene Christian theologian, was a man of deep learning and holiness of life. Regrettably, many of his works are no longer extant, in part due to the condemnation of his ideas by the Fifth Ecumenical Council in 553. The condemnation, however, took little account of his historical circumstances and the tentative nature of his speculations. The anathemas were more...

the author is Origen ( /ˈɒrɪdʒən/; Greek: Ὠριγένης Ōrigénēs), or Origen Adamantius (184/185 – 253/254),[1] was a scholar and theologian of early Christian interest in Alexandria, and one of the writers regarding the early Church. During the fifth and sixth centuries, his orthodoxy was questioned, largely because he believed in the pre-existence and transmigration of souls, and apokatastasis, or universal reconciliation, ideas which were discussed among some patristic writers but wh...

Origen’s On First Principles is a foundational work in the development of Christian thought and doctrine: it is the first attempt in history at a systematic Christian theology. For over a decade it has been out of print with only expensive used copies available; now it is available at an affordable price and in a more accessible format.On First Principles is the most important surviving text written by third-century Church father, Origen. Origen wrote in a time wh...

A practical daily devotional sure to warm the heart of any woman seeking to gain wisdom as she draws closer to God.This book of devotions will help and motivate readers to focus their devotional time on God and His Word. A Year with God, presents a devotion for each day of the year, and each one seeks to deepen the reader's relationship with God by applying the knowledge, values, and wisdom found in the book of Proverbs to daily life. Colorful cover with feminine a...

Origen was born in Alexandria, Egypt to a Christian family about 18 AD. The Complete Works of Origen are included:De PrincipiisAfricanus to OrigenOrigen to AfricanusOrigen to GregoryAgainst CelsusCommentary on the Gospel of JohnCommentary on the Gospel of Matthew

This edition of Commentary on the Gospel of John comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. Origen was an early Christian Alexandrian scholar and theologian, and one of the most distinguished writers of the early Church. As early as the fourth century, his orthodoxy was suspect, in part because he believed in the pre-existence of souls. Today he is regarded as one of the Church Fathers. Origen excelled in multiple branches of theological scholarship, incl...

The Philocalia by Origen of Alexandria is a profound compilation of theological and exegetical insights from one of the most influential early Christian scholars. Compiled by Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus in the 4th century, this work gathers essential excerpts from Origen's extensive writings, presenting his thoughts on Scripture interpretation, theology, and the spiritual life in a concise and accessible format. Philocalia—meaning "love of the beautiful"—reflects Origen's beli...

This edition of Origen's Contra Celsum comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. This huge volume of text includes eight full-length books, all in one eBook! Against Celsus, Greek Kata Kelsou, Latin Contra Celsum, is the title of a major work by the Church Father Origen of Alexandria, countering the writings of Celsus the Platonist. It was written in 248 CE. Origen was an early Christian Alexandrian scholar and theologian, and one of the most distinguish...

Regarded by some as the greatest genius of the early Christian church, Origen of Alexandria was a third century scholar, ascetic and theologian. He was a prolific writer of approximately 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics and spirituality. His treatise ‘On the First Principles’ systematically lays out the principles of Christian theology and became the foundation for later theological writings; while the treatis...

Remember the parable of the Good Samaritan that Jesus told over two thousand years ago? Well, live from Bedford-Stuyvesant is the Hood Samaritan, Donteer BrownFresh out the pens, Donteer reunites with his family with new and exciting plans for the future. Hes a new man in Christ, just trying to do the right thing and cant afford to waste anymore time. However, before he can even begin to put any of his future plans into action, something drastic happens involving some of his ex-ass...

The Ultimate Early Church Collection brings together timeless writings from some of Christianity's most influential voices. This carefully curated anthology offers profound insights into faith, theology, devotion, and the life of the early Church.Included in this Collection:The Imitation of ChristAugustine's ConfessionsStatement of FaithLife of AntonyApologyOn the Flesh of ChristPrescription Against HereticsEpistle to the EphesiansEpistle to the RomansEpistle to the SmyrnaeansThe First Apo...