02394cam a22003493u 4500 52032 UtSlPG 20260610134211.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Cunningham, Francis, 1785-1863 A Dissertation on the Books of Origen against Celsus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-09 Transcribed from the 1812 J. Smith edition by David Price "A Dissertation on the Books of Origen against Celsus" by Francis Cunningham is a scholarly work written in the early 19th century. This publication examines Origen's rebuttals to Celsus's critiques of Christianity, providing a detailed analysis of Origen's arguments and the evidence they present for the truth of Christian beliefs. The book is fundamentally an academic treatise aimed at illustrating the strength of Christian doctrine through historical and philosophical discourse. In this dissertation, Cunningham carefully outlines the theological arguments presented by Origen in response to the philosophical challenges posed by Celsus, an Epicurean who sought to undermine Christianity. The work is structured into chapters that delve into various topics, including the historical context of the Jewish scriptures, the life of Christ, and the characteristics and doctrines of early Christians. Cunningham highlights how Origen's replies serve as crucial evidence that not only validate the Christian faith but also emphasize the moral integrity and purpose of early Christian teachings. Ultimately, the dissertation illustrates the lasting significance of these ancient debates in understanding the foundations of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Apologetics Christianity Origen. Contra Celsum Celsus (Platonic philosopher), active 180 Celsus (Platonic philosopher), active 180. Alethes logos https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52032 92866 92866