Origen - Henri Crouzel

Origen is one of the most controversial figures in the history of Christian thought. From being proclaimed a heretic in 533 to inspiring some of the greatest humanists, including Erasmus, Origen's work has experienced very mixed fortunes during the eighteen centuries since his birth.Henri Crouzel has provided a major systematic exposition of this great theologian's career, thought and achievement. He is concerned to demonstrate Origen's orthodoxy, believing him to be misunderstood, and to show how rewarding it is for the modern reader to reach a true understanding of his speculative theory.