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Christian doctrine towards the beginning of the third century. Timeline/ overview of major figures. Heritage of Origen of Alexandria Origen’s brief bio. Towards a systematic theology. Three methods of biblical interpretation. Resurrection and Punishment. 177 m. Vienne & Lyons.
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Christian doctrine towards the beginning of the third century Timeline/ overview of major figures. Heritage of Origen of Alexandria Origen’s brief bio. Towards a systematic theology. Three methods of biblical interpretation. Resurrection and Punishment.
177 m. Vienne & Lyons 112 p. Trajan 249-51 p. Decius 203 m. Perpetua 200 100 300 35-107 Ignatius of Antioch 69-155 Polycarp 84-160Marcion; 100-160 Justin 105?-165?Valentinus 130?-180?Ptolemy 130-200 Irenaeus of Lyons 150-215 Clement of Alexandria 150-236? Hippolytus 160-225Tertullian 185-254Origen
Origen of Alexandria (185-254) • Exegete & theologian • Taught in Alexandrian catechetical school • Later exiled to Caesarea • Wrote On First Principles • Developed three methods of scriptural interpretation.
Seminar • According to Origen, what are disputed and undisputed parts of the apostolic tradition? • What types of punishments do the souls undergo in hell?
Three methods of biblical interpretation • Literal (body) • Moral (soul) • Allegorical (spirit)