Origen and Plato on the Superiority and Perfection of the Soul
Origen’s theology is fundamentally rooted in the question of whether he upheld the pre-existence of the soul or focused more on the soul’s superiority over the body and its perfection. While inheriting many ideas from Plato, Origen adapted them in accordance with Christian doctrine. Both Origen and...
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Main Author: | Zhimeng Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/1/92 |
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