Origen's Veils: The Askēsis of Interpretation

In his interpretations of the books of the Hebrew Bible, written mainly in Caesarea Maritima, Origen often depicts the “letter” of scripture as a veil that covers the spiritual meaning of the text. He imagines the work of the spiritual exegete as an act of unveiling. Drawing on several biblical veil...

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Main Author: Drake, Susanna (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2014
In: Church history
Year: 2014, Volume: 83, Issue: 4, Pages: 815-842
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