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Origen
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Or·i·gen  (ôr-jn, -jn, r-) a.d.185?-254?
Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through Neo-Platonist philosophy. His influential work was later condemned as unorthodox.
Origen [ˈɒrɪˌdʒɛn]
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(Biographies / Origen (?185-?254) M, Ehyptian, RELIGION: theologian) ?185-?254 ad, Christian theologian, born in Alexandria. His writings include Hexapla, a synopsis of the Old Testament, Contra Celsum, a defence of Christianity, and De principiis, a statement of Christian theology
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Noun1.Origen - Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through the philosophy of NeoplatonismOrigen - Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through the philosophy of Neoplatonism; his work was later condemned as unorthodox (185-254)
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