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Day: October 17, 2025

Origen: The Brilliant and Controversial Church Father

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Origen: The Brilliant and Controversial Church Father
Origen: The Brilliant and Controversial Church Father
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Few figures in early Christianity have inspired as much admiration — or controversy — as Origen of Alexandria. A towering intellectual of the third century, Origen was both a philosopher and theologian whose writings profoundly shaped Christian thought for centuries to come. Though later generations debated his orthodoxy, his influence on biblical interpretation, theology, and spirituality … Read More “Origen: The Brilliant and Controversial Church Father” »

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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