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| − | Origen (185-254 A.D.) - a.k.a. Origen of Alexandria - was an early [[Christian]] [[philosopher]], who lived in the [[East]], and especially in [[Alexandria]]. His beliefs were heavily influenced by early Christian [[gnosticism]] and Eastern philosophies such as [[Neo-Platonism]]. | + | Origen (185-254 A.D.) - a.k.a. Origen of Alexandria - was an early [[Christian]] [[philosopher]], who lived in the [[East]], and especially in [[Alexandria]]. His beliefs were heavily influenced by early Christian [[gnosticism]] and Eastern philosophies such as [[Plato|Neo-Platonism]]. |
Some teachings of Origen were declared ''anathema'', making him a [[heretic]], in the decree of an ecumenical council, which also made the famous and influential philosopher [[Arius]] a heretic, as well. | Some teachings of Origen were declared ''anathema'', making him a [[heretic]], in the decree of an ecumenical council, which also made the famous and influential philosopher [[Arius]] a heretic, as well. | ||
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Origen (185-254 A.D.) - a.k.a. Origen of Alexandria - was an early Christian philosopher, who lived in the East, and especially in Alexandria. His beliefs were heavily influenced by early Christian gnosticism and Eastern philosophies such as Neo-Platonism.
Some teachings of Origen were declared anathema, making him a heretic, in the decree of an ecumenical council, which also made the famous and influential philosopher Arius a heretic, as well.