Title: Become like the angels
Description: Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-245), a catechist, presbyter, and confessor of the ancient church was a foundational figure in the establishment of early Christian theology. Today he is commonly referred to as the first Christian theologian, and is widely known as a master of biblical exegesis, rational inquiry, and spiritual formation. Yet his legacy remains somewhat ambiguous in part because of the posthumous condemnation of certain propositions from his works. Become Like the Angels explores Origens legacy and, in particular, his teachings about the origin, nature, and destiny of the human person. By way of historical critical approach, Benjamin P. Blosser discusses the influence of Middle Platonic philosophy on the human soul and then compares it with Origens teaching.
Subjects: History of doctrines, Soul, Theologie, Seele, Origen
People: Origen
Time periods: Early church, ca. 30-600