Origen's Doctrine of Tradition

Originally published in 1954, this book presents a detailed study regarding the early Christian theologian Origen.

R. P. C. Hanson (Author)

9781107586017, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

228 pages
20 x 13.4 x 1.5 cm, 0.3 kg

Originally published in 1954, this book presents a detailed study regarding the early Christian theologian Origen, focusing mainly on his doctrine of tradition and its relationship with his interpretation of the Bible. The text was written by Richard Patrick Crosland Hanson (1916–88), a notable Anglican bishop, theologian and historian of antiquities. A bibliography is included and detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology, biblical studies and the works of Origen.

Preface
List of abbreviations
Introduction. The date and order of Origen's works
1. The meaning of tradition
2. Origen's translators
3. The Bible as the source of the church's tradition in Clement and Origen
4. Clement's doctrine of the rule of faith and of secret tradition
5. Origen's doctrine of secret tradition
6. Origen's doctrine of the rule of faith
7. The relation of the rule of faith to creed in Origen
8. The canon of scripture
9. Revelation outside the Bible
10. Institutional tradition
11. Origen's doctrine of tradition
Bibliography
Index of references and citations
Index of names.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB]