origen of alexandria

Origen of Alexandria

(Greek: Ὠριγένης Ōrigénēs, or Origen Adamantius, c. 185–254

“Origen was one of the great early Christian scholars and teachers, his writings had a profound effect on the development of Christian

theology, particularly in the provinces of the Greek East. 3”

Saint LeonidesSaint Leonides

Origen’s Father

Beheaded & Martyred c. 202 CE by Emperor Severuswas granted Sainthood by the Catholic Church

God the Father’s power is universal

The Son’s power corresponds only to rational creatures

The Holy Spirit’s power corresponds strictly to the “saints” or those who have achieved salvation.

Origen Established the Hierarchal System that there are 3 manifestations of God

Emperor Caracalla

Origen’s Writings Related to the New Testament

De PrincipiisCommentary on the Gospel of MatthewHomily on LukeCommentary on the Gospel of JohnCommentary on RomansHomilies on HebrewsHomilies on Joshua

Gospel of PeterGospel of the HebrewsActs of PaulI ClementEpistle of BarnabasDidacheShepherd of Hermas

Origen’s Canons of Divinely Inspired Authoritative Works

Gospel of ThomasGospel of the TwelveGospel of BasilidesGospel of the EgyptiansGospel of MatthiasPreaching of Peter

Gospels That Didn’t Make the Cut

Fall of the Soul

Salvation

Free Will

Rationality

Holy TrinityHoly Trinity

Maximinus ThraxDecius

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