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De Principiis (On First Principles)

One of the earliest large-scale Christian theological systems, addressing God, creation, scripture, freedom, and final restoration.

Origenc. AD 2203rd century

Overview

Category
Ante-Nicene Fathers
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Cross-Tradition
Region
Mediterranean
Original language
Greek
Date certainty
Approximate

Historical context

Manuscript context

De Principiis (On First Principles) circulated in Mediterranean and is received through Greek manuscript and translation traditions associated with Origen.

Themes

Doctrinal DevelopmentHeresy ResponsePastoral TheologyChristology

Controversies

  • Christological debates

Source links

  • English translation

    www.newadvent.org · Source quality: Primary · Last checked: 2026-02-28

  • Archive mirror

    web.archive.org · Source quality: Archive · Last checked: 2026-02-28

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De Principiis (On First Principles)

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