Origen of Alexandria
Eastern Church Fatherc. 185–253 ADPatristic
One of the most prolific writers in early Christianity. Origen pioneered allegorical interpretation of Scripture, produced the Hexapla (a six-column comparison of Old Testament texts), and wrote extensive commentaries on nearly every book of the Bible.
Key Works
- On First Principles
- Against Celsus
- Hexapla
- Commentary on John