The writings of Origen, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Origen

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Author Origen, 185?-254?
Translator Cairns, W. H., -1872
Translator Crombie, Frederick, 1827-1889
Title The writings of Origen, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. & T. Clark, 1872.
Note Books VII-VIII of Contra Celsum were translated by W. H. Cairns.
Note Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Origen againt Celsus, books 2-8.
Credits Wouter Franssen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary "The Writings of Origen, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Origen is a philosophical and theological text written in the early Christian period. This volume is part of a series edited by the Rev. Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson, translating the works of early Church Fathers, specifically focusing on Origen's defense against the criticisms of the philosopher Celsus. The text delves into the arguments regarding Christianity's roots in Judaism and seeks to clarify and defend the beliefs and practices of early Christians. The opening of the volume begins with Origen setting the stage for his critique of Celsus, who launches various attacks on Christian converts from Judaism. Origen addresses Celsus's claim that these converts have deserted their ancestral laws for Christianity, arguing instead that they have not abandoned their heritage but are living according to its principles through the lens of their new faith. He references biblical passages and the practices of key figures like Peter to emphasize the continuity between Judaism and Christianity, positioning this discourse within the broader context of early Christian apologetics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Subject Theology -- History -- Early Church, ca. 30-600
Subject Celsus (Platonic philosopher), active 180
Subject Apologetics -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
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