Origen and Scripture: The Contours of the Exegetical Life (Oxford Early Christian Studies)

by PeterW.Martens (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2012

  $196.82

  This book examines Origen of Alexandria's approach to the Bible through a biographical lens, focusing on his account of the scriptural interpreter. Martens explores the many ways in which Origen thought ideal scriptural interpreters (himself included) embarked upon a way of salvation, culminating in the everlasting contemplation of God.