Scripture Interweaves the Imaginary with the Historical
Many Christians, from the time of Yeshua/Jesus to today look at the book of Genesis (an a large part of the Bible in general) as an allegory. One of the most widely acclaimed was Origen, a disciple of St. Clement of Alexandria, who lived from 183-253 A.D. For those not familiar, Origen was a highly respected theologian who followed Clement as head of the catechetical school in Alexandria. His influence was felt for generations (and still is) and was the driving force behind the teachings of many... Sign in to see full entry.