XolokReads reviewed Origen by Joseph Wilson Trigg (The early church fathers)
Good book covering a complex theologian during complex times
4 stars
When reading about the early church scholars it is always interesting to discover all the complexity and debate that many just assume did not exist yet. What I appreciate about Origen is that, while I do not agree with him all the time, he is thoughtful and fair in his arguments. Even when writing against the Gnostics, Origen takes care to at least represent their views accurately (as compared to the Gnostic documents we have found relatively recently.) There is a basic honesty to it that is refreshing. I wish people with deep disagreements would always behave this honorably more often.