Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Origenists a title of two entirely distinct classes of heretics 1. It is the name of certain heretical Christians who professed to adopt the theological views of the Church father Origen (q.v.). They developed as a body in the 4th century, and taught (1.) A pre-existent state of human souls, prior to the Mosaic creation, … Continue reading “Origenists a title of two entirely distinct classes of heretics”

ORIGENISTS A denomination which appeared in the third century, who derived their opinions from the writings of Origen, a presbyter of Alexandria, and a man of vast and uncommon abilities, who interpreted the divine truths of religion according to the tenor of the Platonic philosophy. He alleged, that the source of many evils lies in … Continue reading “ORIGENISTS”

Origenism The doctrines ascribed to Origen of Alexandria, one of the outstanding ecclesiastical writers of the early half of the 3rd century. He claimed that Scripture has a threefold sense: the literal, the spiritual, and the mystic; many passages have no literal meaning and must be interpreted in an allegorical way. In his voluminous writings, … Continue reading “Origenism”

Origenians SEE SKOPTSI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Origenian Controversy So distinguished a man as Origen could not fail to have great influence on the Church, not only while living, but even after his death. As during his lifetime he had opponents as well as partisans, so two parties continued in the Church a long time afterwards. As late as the 3d century … Continue reading “Origenian Controversy”

Origenes, known as Origen Origenes. Sources.-The main authority for the details of Origen’s Life is Eusebius (H. E. vi.), who collected upwards of 100 letters of Origen (ib. 36). These, together with official documents (ib. 23, 33) and information from those acquainted with Origen (ib. 2, 33), formed the basis of his narrative. His account … Continue reading “Origenes, known as Origen”

Origen and Origenism I. LIFE AND WORK OF ORIGEN A. BIOGRAPHY Origen, most modest of writers, hardly ever alludes to himself in his own works; but Eusebius has devoted to him almost the entire sixth book of “Ecclesiastical History”. Eusebius was thoroughly acquainted with the life of his hero; he had collected a hundred of … Continue reading “Origen and Origenism”

Origen A celebrated ecclesiastical writer; born Alexandria, Egypt, 185; died Tyre, Phenicia, 253. When his father Leonides was martyred, Origen, then a youth, had to support his family by teaching. He succeeded Clement as head of the catechetical school of Alexandria, which under him became a nursery of confessors and martyrs. About 215 he visited … Continue reading “Origen”

oriflamme A royal banner, mentioned in the “Chanson de Roland” (11th century), which legend claims was given to Charlemagne by the pope, though there is no historical evidence of this. As Eudes, who became king, 888, was Abbot of Saint Martin, the azure banner strewn with gold fleur-de-lis, of the church of Saint Martin of … Continue reading “Oriflamme”

Orientius Christian Latin poet of the fifth century. He wrote an elegiac poem (Commonitorium) of 1036 verses (divided into two books) describing the way to heaven, with warnings against its hindrances. He was a Gaul (II, 184), who had been converted after a life of sin (I, 405 sq.), was evidently an experienced pastor, and … Continue reading “Orientius”