Origen of Alexandria - Introduction to 'On First Principles'

Sam and Hank continue the church fathers dialogue series by beginning to discuss Origen of Alexandria. We give a biographical background for Origen and the context and translation history of "On First Principles". We particularly focus on the topics of the Trinity and the Incarnation. We mention Father John Behr, Henri De Lubac, Athanasius of Alexandria, Arius of Alexandria, Augustine of Hippo, Justin Martyr, John Vervaeke, Plato, Plotinus, Ammonius Saccas, Porphyry, Rufinus, Johns Dun Scouts, Pope Benedict, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Nazianzus, Basil the Great, Erasmus, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Anselm of Cantebury, David Bentley Hart, Dale Tugyy.