Origen: On First Principles by John Behr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Origen by John Behr A one-volume translation of one of the most important and controversial texts from early Christianity. It offers a sympathetic understanding of the text, and provides new insights into the structure of the work and the nature of theology as it was practiced in early Christianity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On First Principles by Origen of Alexandria, written around 220-230 AD, is one of the most important and contentious works of early Christianity. It provoked controversy when written, provoked further debate when translated into Latin by Rufinus in the fourth century, and was the subject, together with its author, of condemnation in the sixth century. As a result, the work no longer survives intact in the original Greek. We only have the complete work inthe Latin translation of Rufinus, Author Biography John Behr is the Dean of St Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary and Professor of Patristics and Metropolitan Kallistos Chair in Orthodox Theology at Vrije Universiteit. His previous publications include John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel: A Prologue to Theology (2019), Asceticism and Anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement (2000), The Case Against Diodore and Theodore: Texts and Their Contexts (2011), and Irenaeus of Lyons:Identifying Christianity (2013). He is also the co-editor of The Role of Life in Death: A Multidisciplinary Examination of Issues pertaining to Life and Death (Wipf and Stock, 2015; with C. Cunningham). Table of Contents Introduction1: Origen and his On First PrinciplesI: Origen in AlexandriaII: On First Principles2: The structure of On First PrinciplesI: The Two CyclesII: The Division into ChaptersIII: Theology and EconomyIV: The Apostolic and the Ecclesiastical PreachingV: Scripture, Book Four, and the Purpose of On First PrinciplesVI: Conclusion and the Context of On First Principles3: TheologyI: An Eternal Creation?II: The Foundation of the World4: EconomyI: IncarnationII: The Pre-existence and Incarnation of Christ5: In My End is My BeginningText and TranslationOrigen, On First PrinciplesManuscripts and Other Sources, Abbreviations and Sigla1: Rufinus TranslationI: ManuscriptsII: Insalest WitnessesIII: Editiocs2: The PhilocaliaI: ManuscriptsII: Editions3: Abbreviations and SiglaRufinus PrefacePrefacePart I: TheologyI: The Apostolic PreachingII: The Churchs PreachingPart II: EconomyI: The Apostolic PrachingII: The Churchs PreachingPart III: The Inspired ScriptureRecapitulationAppendix I Chapter Titles in the Latin ManuscriptsAppendix II Koetschaus FragmentsBibliographyIndex of Ancient SourcesIndex of Modern Authors Cited Review Behrs translation is literal without being wooden or cumbersome. In keeping with the original languages, some sentences are long, but they are readable. Some detailed footnotes remain to guide readers. * Christopher A. Stephenson, Religious Studies Review * Long Description On First Principles by Origen of Alexandria, written around 220-230 AD, is one of the most important and contentious works of early Christianity. It provoked controversy when written, provoked further debate when translated into Latin by Rufinus in the fourth century, and was the subject, together with its author, of condemnation in the sixth century. As a result, the work no longer survives intact in the original Greek. We only have the complete work in theLatin translation of Rufinus, Review Quote "This translation should now be the point of departure for readers who seek to consult Origens On First Principles in English ... This is a translation that can be used with students, and on which scholars uncertain in their Latin can rely. This is then a worthy replacement for that by Butterworth which has been the staple for generations of English-speaking readers ... In sum, this is an excellent translation, and a beautifully laid out text. Behrs vision of the works structure is insightful." -- Lewis Ayres, International Journal of Systematic Theology Feature A new translation of one of the most important and controversial texts from early ChristianityOffers a more sympathetic understanding of the text than that currently available in the only English translationProvides new insights into the structure of the work and the nature of theology as it was practiced in early Christianity New Feature Introduction 1. Origen and his On First Principles I. Origen in Alexandria II. On First Principles 2. The Structure of On First Principles I. The Two Cycles II. The Division into Chapters III. Theology and Economy IV. The Apostolic and the Ecclesiastical Preaching V. Scripture, Book Four, and the Purpose of On First Principles VI. Conclusion and the Context of On First Principles 3. Theology I. An Eternal Creation? II. The Foundation of the World 4. Economy I. Incarnation II. The Pre-existence and Incarnation of Christ 5. In My End is My Beginning Translation Origen, On First Principles Manuscripts and Other Sources, Abbreviations and Sigla Details ISBN0198845316 Author John Behr Pages 448 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Early Christian Texts Year 2019 ISBN-10 0198845316 ISBN-13 9780198845317 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle On First Principles Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Dean and Professor of Patristics, St Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, and Metropolitan Kallistos Chair in Orthodox Theology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Short Title Origen Language English Translator John Behr Publication Date 2019-12-20 UK Release Date 2019-12-20 NZ Release Date 2019-12-20 Alternative 9780199684021 DEWEY 230 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-10-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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