The Westminster Handbook to Origen (Westminster Handbooks)

Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-c. 254) was one of the towering figures of early Christianity. His contributions to biblical exegesis and interpretation, emerging Christian doctrines, and the apologetic defense of Christianity has placed him among the most important and prominent of early Christian thinkers. This Handbook provides easy access to those interested in his thought. Written by leading scholars of Patristic theology and edited and introduced by prominent early Christianity scholar John McGuckin, this unique book will be a ready reference tool for scholars and a welcomed introduction for students.