Plagues and Epidemics Caused by D(a)emons in Origen and Porphyry and Potential Interrelations

This essay will address how Origen, an early Christian writer, theologian, and pastor, referred to plagues, epidemics, and misfortunes, and how he construed these phenomena in his theology, literary works, and pastoral practice. A comparison with Porphyry will be offered, who likely drew part of hi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ilaria L.E. Ramelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin 2021-06-01
Series:Vox Patrum
Subjects:
Online Access:https://czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/vp/article/view/12302