The Philocalia of Origen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162794945)

The Philocalia of Origen is a collection of writings by the early Christian theologian Origen, compiled by two Byzantine monks, St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nazianzus, in the 4th century. The book contains excerpts from Origen's works on a range of topics, including theology, philosophy, and spirituality. The writings explore the nature of God, the meaning of scripture, the role of the Church, and the importance of spiritual discipline. Origen's ideas were influential in shaping Christian theology in the early Church, and The Philocalia of Origen provides a window into his thought and legacy. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christian history and theology, as well as for anyone interested in the development of Christian thought and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Origen
ISBN-10: 1162794941
ISBN-13: 9781162794945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d