The Composition of the Soul in Relation to its First Principles: Origen and Rational Essences

Origen of Alexandria maintained novel and complex theories about cosmology and ontology at a time of emerging orthodoxy in the history of the Church. His speculative work on God as well as the nature of being and beings laid a foundation for future Christian reflection.

His work even precipitated the Arian controversy of the fourth century, with both sides of the conflict Continue reading →