Origen
7 worksThe most prolific early Christian writer. Head of the Alexandrian catechetical school. Created the Hexapla (six parallel Bible texts).
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De Principiis (On First Principles)
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Against Celsus
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On Prayer
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Exhortation to Martyrdom
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Commentary on John
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Commentary on Matthew
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Letter to Gregory
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