Description
Book SynopsisA 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.
Trade ReviewBehr's 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 *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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' Text and Translation Origen, On First Principles Manuscripts and Other Sources, Abbreviations and Sigla 1: Rufinus' Translation I: Manuscripts II: Insalest Witnesses III: Editiocs 2: The Philocalia I: Manuscripts II: Editions 3: Abbreviations and Sigla Rufinus' Preface Preface Part I: Theology I: The Apostolic Preaching II: The Church's Preaching Part II: Economy I: The Apostolic Praching II: The Church's Preaching Part III: The Inspired Scripture Recapitulation Appendix I Chapter Titles in the Latin Manuscripts Appendix II Koetschau's Fragments Bibliography Index of Ancient Sources Index of Modern Authors Cited
