Episode 33 - Origen of Alexandria: The Brilliant Heretic
How does a man go from being the Church's greatest intellectual defender to its most famous condemned heretic? In this episode of Cogito Ergo Pod, we dive into the radical life and mind of Origen of Alexandria.
Born into a world of Roman martyrs and Greek philosophers, Origen didn't just study theology—he invented the way we do it. From the staggering scholarship of the 6,000-page Hexapla to his legendary (and painful) acts of devotion, Origen’s life was as intense as his intellect.
We explore his most controversial theories, including the pre-existence of souls and the "cosmic hospital" of…
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