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Origen and Scripture: The Contours of the Exegetical Life (Oxford Early Christian Studies) - Softcover

Martens, Peter W.

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9780198717560: Origen and Scripture: The Contours of the Exegetical Life (Oxford Early Christian Studies)
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ISBN 10: 0198717563 ISBN 13: 9780198717560
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2014

Synopsis

This book examines Origen of Alexandria's approach to the Bible through a biographical lens, focusing on his account of the scriptural interpreter. Martens explores the many ways in which Origen thought ideal scriptural interpreters embarked upon a way of salvation, culminating in the everlasting contemplation of God.

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About the Author

Peter W. Martens is Assistant Professor for Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. Prior to arriving in St. Louis he taught at the University of Notre Dame and Yale Divinity School. He specializes in Origen and his legacy, and has wide-ranging interests in the history of biblical interpretation.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198717563
ISBN 13 
9780198717560
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
294
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