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Against Celsus Book 7

Against Celsus Book 7

By: Origen of Alexandria
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 In Against Celsus, a seminal work preserved in its entirety in Greek, the Church Father Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the scathing critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus, written around 248 AD. Celsuss treatise, The True Word, launches a fierce attack on Christian beliefs, branding them as irrational and its followers as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and borrowing teachings from Plato, while warning that Christianity threatened to erode traditional values and beliefs. Origens response not only addresses these charges but also serves as a powerful defense of the Christian faith and its significance in the ancient world.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Christianity Spirituality World
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  • 007 - Chapters 61-70

    007 - Chapters 61-70
    Feb 10 2026
    In Against Celsus, a seminal work preserved in its entirety in Greek, the Church Father Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the scathing critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus, written around 248 AD. Celsuss treatise, The True Word, launches a fierce attack on Christian beliefs, branding them as irrational and its followers as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and borrowing teachings from Plato, while warning that Christianity threatened to erode traditional values and beliefs. Origens response not only addresses these charges but also serves as a powerful defense of the Christian faith and its significance in the ancient world.
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    21 mins
  • 006 - Chapters 51-60

    006 - Chapters 51-60
    Feb 10 2026
    In Against Celsus, a seminal work preserved in its entirety in Greek, the Church Father Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the scathing critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus, written around 248 AD. Celsuss treatise, The True Word, launches a fierce attack on Christian beliefs, branding them as irrational and its followers as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and borrowing teachings from Plato, while warning that Christianity threatened to erode traditional values and beliefs. Origens response not only addresses these charges but also serves as a powerful defense of the Christian faith and its significance in the ancient world.
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    21 mins
  • 005 - Chapters 41-50

    005 - Chapters 41-50
    Feb 10 2026
    In Against Celsus, a seminal work preserved in its entirety in Greek, the Church Father Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the scathing critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus, written around 248 AD. Celsuss treatise, The True Word, launches a fierce attack on Christian beliefs, branding them as irrational and its followers as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and borrowing teachings from Plato, while warning that Christianity threatened to erode traditional values and beliefs. Origens response not only addresses these charges but also serves as a powerful defense of the Christian faith and its significance in the ancient world.
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    25 mins
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