Origenism
Definition
The system, described through the triad stasis–kinesis–genesis, in which the created world results from the fall of spirits who grew bored of contemplating God; also includes the pre-existence of souls and the eternal pre-existence of the world in the divine mind—errors Maximus overcame while adopting Origen’s positive achievements.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Creation Ex Nihilo
- Evagrius
- Maximus The Confessor
- Pre-Existence Of Souls
Biblical References
- John 1:1-3 (Prologue of John’s Gospel) — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been…