Origen

On First Principles — the first systematic theologian

The most brilliant and controversial mind of early Christianity. On First Principles was the first systematic Christian theology. Endlessly influential, never canonized.

Key works

• On First Principles (De Principiis)~230— The first systematic Christian theology
• Hexapla~240— Six parallel Bible versions — monumental scholarship
  Text (mostly lost)
• Contra Celsum~248— Defense against the most sophisticated pagan critic

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