Table Of ContentThe Westminster Handbook to
Origen
John Anthony McGuckin,
EDITOR
REFERENCE / PATRISTICS
The Westminster Handbook to
Origen
"This book provides ready access into and sure guidance through the marvelous,
often convoluted, invariably rich world of Origen: the man, the ecclesiastical dynam-
ics of his day, his extant works, the range of his theological explorations, his influ-
ence, and the controversies associated with him in life and in death. Practical rec-
ommendations for use and clear presentation of topics enable the reader, whether
novice or specialist, to engage Origen in ways that address the reader's interest. A
compelling look at the fearless theological vision of one who honored the teaching
of the apostles and delighted in investigating its implications for all of life."
- RfBfCCA H.W fAVfR, John a Oickinson Professor of Church History,
Union Theological Seminarya nd the Presbyterian School of Christian fducation
"McGuckin has grasped and encompassed the wider scope of Origen's vision and
mission. He has moved beyond the polarities of churchman or theologian, mystic or
philosopher, by creating a canvas large enough to embrace the competing interests
and passions in Origen's life. McGuckin places Origen's writings squarely in the flow
of his life, within the geography of his ecclesiastical relations and the ferment of
regional controversies. What distinguishes this presentation of Origen is its liveli-
ness. Origen simply walks off the page and into our contemporary world bringing
with him his passion for building a Christian intellectual center to rival Athens and
Alexandria:'
- KARfN TORJfSfN, Margo l. Goldsmith Professor of Women's Studies in Religion
and Oean, School of Religion, Claremont Graduate University
"Those who invest themselves in reading this remarkable volume will receive com-
petent, convenient guidance from experts into the life, mind, and world of Origen.
Students making their first acquaintance with him will receive immediate orienta-
tion to the essentials. Those already established in Origen studies will find it a handy
reference with articles that will expand their own understanding."
-0.J HFRfY BINGHAM, Chair and Professor of Theological Studies, Oallas Theological Seminary
JOHN ANTHONY McGUCKIN is ProfessQr of Early Church History at Union Theological
Seminary, New York, and an adjunct professor of religion at Columbia University. A
priest of the Orthodox Church, he was formerly Reader in Patristic and Byzantine
Theology at the University of Leeds, England. He
is the author of numerous books of historical the- ISBND-664-22472-5
ology and was elected a Fellow of the Royal
Historical Society of Great Britain.
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Contents
SeriIenst roduction
vii
Preface
ix
Contributors
XlII
Abbrevitai ons
XVlI
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TheW estminsHtaenrd bootko O rigen
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Bibliography
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SeriIenst roduction
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