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100 1 _aCunningham, Francis,
_d1785-1863
245 1 2 _aA Dissertation on the Books of Origen against Celsus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-09
508 _aTranscribed from the 1812 J. Smith edition by David Price
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aApologetics
653 _aChristianity
653 _aOrigen. Contra Celsum
653 _aCelsus (Platonic philosopher), active 180
653 _aCelsus (Platonic philosopher), active 180. Alethes logos
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52032
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