A Dissertation on the Books of Origen against Celsus

Francis Cunningham's «A Dissertation on the Books of Origen against Celsus» offers a meticulous examination of Origen's apologetic writings that confront the challenges posed by the philosopher Celsus in the 2nd century. Cunningham employs a rigorous analytical lens, intertwining theological insights with historical context, enriching the dialogue surrounding early Christian thought and its intellectual adversaries. The dissertation is steeped in classical rhetoric, echoing the stylistic nuances prevalent in ecclesiastical debates of the time, as it navigates the philosophical battleground between emerging Christian... Next