PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- Origen, whose parents were Christian, was born in Alexandria. He studied under Ammonius Saccas, who also taught Plotinus.
- He taught in Alexandria until 231. He then moved to Caesarea in Palestine, teaching there until his death.
- Principally a theologian and scriptural commentator, Origen reflects the profound influence philosophy had on the formulation of early church doctrine.