Complete Works of Origen (Annotated) Volume 2 of 2

This concluding annotated edition presents the second volume of the collected works of Origen of Alexandria, focusing on his mature biblical exegesis and his profound spiritual legacy. While the first volume established his systematic theology, this second volume reveals Origen as the premier “Man of the Book” and a master of the interior life. It features his expansive commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and John, where he seeks the spiritual mysteries hidden beneath the literal text, alongside his influential treatise on the nature of prayer. This collection is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the origins of Christian mysticism and the allegorical method of interpreting the Holy Scriptures.Table of ContentsCommentary on the Gospel of Matthew: A mature work balancing ecclesiastical concerns with deep allegorical insight.Commentary on the Gospel of John: Origen’s first great exegetical masterpiece, exploring the eternal Logos.Collected Fragments: Surviving remnants of Origen’s vast library of biblical exposition.Origen on Prayer: One of the most influential spiritual manuals of the early Church, featuring a line-by-line study of the Lord’s Prayer.The Philocalia of Origen: A fourth-century anthology of Origen’s best writings compiled by St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen.Scholarly Synthesis: Origenes, Quintus Septimius Florens (Dictionary of Christian Biography).About Origen of AlexandriaOrigen (c. 184–253 AD) was the most prolific and influential teacher of the early Church, a man who reportedly authored thousands of works in his lifetime. Born in Alexandria, he dedicated his life to the “Spiritual Sense” of the Bible, believing that every syllable of Scripture contained a divine mystery. His influence on the development of Christian thought is unparalleled; he was the primary architect of the allegorical method and a direct inspiration for the Great Cappadocian Fathers. Despite the controversies that later surrounded some of his speculative ideas, Origen’s personal holiness and his endurance under Roman torture during the Decian persecution earned him the respect of the entire ancient world. He remains a titan of history—a man who sought to lead the soul from the “milk” of basic faith to the “solid food” of the vision of God. Read more