Apology for Origen |
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| Author:
| Pamphilus,
Rufinus, |
| Translator:
| Scheck, Thomas P. |
| Series title: | Fathers of the Church Patristic Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8132-0120-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Publisher: | Catholic University of America Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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Presented here for the first time in English translation is the sole surviving work of St. Pamphilus of Caesarea (d. 310 AD), who was one of the most celebrated priest-martyrs of the ancient Church. Written from prison with the collaboration of Eusebius, the Apology attempts to refute accusations made against Origen, defending his views with passages quoted from his own works. Pamphilus aims to show Origen's fidelity to the apostolic proclamation, citing excerpts that demonstrate...
More DescriptionPresented here for the first time in English translation is the sole surviving work of St. Pamphilus of Caesarea (d. 310 AD), who was one of the most celebrated priest-martyrs of the ancient Church. Written from prison with the collaboration of Eusebius, the Apology attempts to refute accusations made against Origen, defending his views with passages quoted from his own works. Pamphilus aims to show Origen's fidelity to the apostolic proclamation, citing excerpts that demonstrate Origen's orthodoxy and his vehement repudiation of heresy.