Encyclopædia Britannica: Origen
Scholarly entry from the 1911 edition that surveys his life and writings along with his theological system.
Rufinus' Apology in Defence of Himself
Rufinus writes to Pope Anastasius that he is no champion of Origen and did nothing more than fit Latin words to Greek ideas.
The Apology of Rufinus
Charged with Origenist leanings, Rufinus sets out his defence in two books.
Peroration Appended to Origen's Commentary on Romans
Rufinus' enemies declare that he should place his own name in his inaccurate translations instead of Origen's.
Wikipedia: Origen
Extensive survey that narrates his life and outlines his exegetical, dogmatic, practical and apologetic writings along with his religious and philosophical views.
Origen 1
Origen's doctrines of the purifying fire and universal restoration set forth from excerpts of his works and later commentators.
Origen 2
Provides further opinions about his views and highlights the fact that his theology was widely accepted in his time.
The Eulogists of Origen
Origen described as the most learned and saintly of all the Christian fathers by historians and critics.
Theosophy Library: Origen
Read a comprehensive entry on the life, historical setting, and theological tenets of the Alexandrian father.
Introductory Note to the Works of Origen
By F. Crombie, from the Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 4, American edition. The theologian's life, his writings, previous editions of his works.
The Oration and Panegyric Addressed to Origen
By Gregory Thaumaturgus. Expresses gratitude to Origen, by whose teaching Gregory was converted to Christianity. Partly biographical, partly autobiographical. Salmond translation, with notes. From the Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 6. 101K.
Origen: Introduction
Brief introduction to Origen and his works, by Allan Menzies, from the Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 10 (original supplement to the American edition). Refers the reader to Dr. Crombie's note in vol. 4 for a fuller account.
Pamphilus' Defence of Origen
Introduction to the Apology for Origen composed by Pamphilus of Caesarea, along with the translation of a fragment.
Epilogue to Pamphilus' Apology for Origen
Rufinus contends that Origen's works were subsequently adulterated by heretics in support of their own opinions.
The Deans of the School of Alexandria: Origen
Article that elaborates on his religious tenets through the inclusion of citations from scholastic reviewers.
Origen of Alexandria
Discusses his methodology for the interpretation of biblical passages, including notes and a wide range of sources.
Excerpts from Origen of Alexandria
Overview of his various theological insights through an extensive selection of passages.
Origen of Alexandria (185-254 A.D.)
Biography and synopsis of Origen's philosophy and theology.
Island of Freedom: Origen
Overview of the famous Alexandrian philosopher and theologian, including links to his works, quotations, and further articles.
Origen (182-251)
Detailed biography of the Alexandrian Father, along with an extensive commentary on his works, doctrines, and posthumous influence.
Origen and the Final Restoration: A Question of Heresy
Origen's doctrine of universal salvation stated in his treatise "De Principiis" is examined and unreservedly condemned as heretical.
The School of Alexandria - Origen
Philip Hughes outlines the figure of the Alexandrian theologian in his treatise 'A History of the Church', volume 1, chapter 4, part VI.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Hexapla
Entry on Origen's monumental compilation of six ancient versions of the Bible in parallel columns, his purpose and the principles that guided his work.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Origen and Origenism
Provides a biography and review of his works, as well as commentary on posthumous influences and the Origenistic Crises.
Church History - Book VI
Eusebius of Caesarea extols the merits of the incomparable scholar Origen Adamantius and enumerates his most important writings.
Origenes Adamantius
Paper on Origen's contributions to the development of the New Testament canon. By Glenn Davis.
Origen, Unorthodox Church Father
Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics entry discusses his objectionable views of universal salvation, preexistence of the souls, highly allegorical interpretation and subordinationism.
Origen (182-251)
Brief overview of the theologian followed by articles on his lasting influence by Jean Leclercq and Urs von Balthasar.
Origen of Alexandria and Apokatastasis: Some Notes on the Development of a Noble Notion
Exposition of Origen's contention that even the most recalcitrant sinner will eventually attain salvation.
The Anathemas Against Origen
Theosophy magazine analyzes the various pronouncements of the Church against his unorthodox teachings.
The Ecole Glossary: Origen
Brief biography, by Anthony F. Beavers.
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