September 15, 2017 – 8:00 pm

The peace between Jerome and Rufinus did not last long as the controversy over Origen erupts in the West. Friendships are broken and the faithful are divided.
Links:
Image of Rufinus by Frederick Bloemaert.
Rufinus:
Selections from Rufinus’ Apology for Origen
Rufinus’ letter to Pope Anastasius I
Jerome:
Friendly letter to Rufinus
Hostile letter about Rufinus
Apology against Rufinus
Pope Anastasius I:
Letter on errors of Origen
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#407 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Conflict over Origen – Part Two
September 8, 2017 – 8:00 pm

Origen was one of the most prolific and influential theologians of the Early Church. But not everyone felt that his influence was positive. This week, we see why Origen was so controversial.
Links:
Image of Origen.
Attacks on Origen:
Bishop Methodius of Olympus:
On the Resurrection
Bishop Epiphanius of Salamis:
394 Letter to Bishop John of Jerusalem
Jerome:
398/399 Letter on Bishop John of Jerusalem
Defenses of Origen:
Gregory Thaumaturgus:
Oration to Origen
Pamphilius:
Defense of Origen
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#406 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Conflict over Origen – Part One
August 25, 2017 – 8:00 pm

Pilgrimage mania took hold in the 4th century as devotion to the saints increased. Increased pilgrims also led to the development of an infrastructure to support them. However, not everyone felt that increased desire for pilgrimage was a good thing.
Links:
The Burial Place of Jerome in Bethlehem by Bonio.
The feast of the Encaenia
Pilgrimage of Egeria
Map of Egeria’s pilgrimage
Paula’s letter on the Holy Places
On Paula and Eustochium
Jerome’s letter to Eustochium on Paula’s visit to the Holy Land
Gregory of Nyssa On Pilgrimages
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#404 – A History of the Catholic Church – On Pilgrimage