Origen and the Platonic Tradition

Origen and the Platonic Tradition

This study situates Origen of Alexandria within the Platonic tradition, presenting Origenas a Christian philosopher who taught and studied philosophy, of which theology was part and parcel. More specifically, Origen can be described as a Christian Platonist. He criticized “false philosophies” as well...

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Main Author: Ilaria L.E. Ramelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Religions
Subjects:
Origen of Alexandria
Origen the Neoplatonist
Platonism
Ammonius Saccas
Plotinus
Porphyry
Hierocles
Proclus
Patristic Platonism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/8/2/21

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