Origen
c. 184–253 ADAnte-Nicene5 works on Theoria4 with audio
Alexandrian theologian and biblical scholar, one of the most prolific writers of the early Church
Works available to read
- Against Celsus (Contra Celsum)c. 248 ADThe most comprehensive early Christian apologetic work, refuting the pagan philosopher Celsus's critique of Christianity point by point.
- On First Principlesc. 220–230 ADThe first systematic theology in Christianity, addressing God, creation, free will, and scriptural interpretation.
- On Prayerc. 233 ADOrigen's extended treatise on the nature of prayer, the Lord's Prayer, and the soul's ascent to God.
- Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of Johnc. 230 ADOrigen's great commentary on the Gospel of John, of which substantial Greek portions survive — a searching theological and exegetical engagement with the Fourth Gospel that also preserves much of Heracleon's Valentinian commentary for refutation.
- Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of Matthewc. 245 ADSurviving books of Origen's commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, covering roughly Matthew 13–22 in Greek and further sections in an ancient Latin version, treating the parables, the Church, and the Lord's journey to Jerusalem.
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