(L. name Origenes Adamantius) 185?-254?; Christian theologian & scholar, born in Alexandria
See Origen in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ôrˈĭ-jĕnˌ, -jən, ŏrˈ-) A.D.185?-254?
Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through Neo-Platonist philosophy. His influential work was later condemned as unorthodox.