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” »
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Many Christians today look back to the church of the first century, the church we find in Acts and the letters of Paul, as the model to emulate. Some denominations aim to be “restorationist,” that is they seek to restore the purity of that early church. Whether or not that should be the aim of … Read More “Five Things to Know About the First Century Church” »
