Listed In: Theologians
Birthdate: 0185 AD
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Died: 0253 AD
Origen of Alexandria was an influential early Christian scholar known for his extensive writings in theology, textual criticism, biblical exegesis, and hermeneutics. He founded the Christian School of Caesarea and became a leading authority on theology. Origen produced works defending Christianity and laying the foundation for later theological writings, such as On the First Principles and Contra Celsum. He also created the Hexapla, a critical edition of the Hebrew Bible, and contributed to the development of the concept of the Trinity.
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