Origen books in order
Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian
- Lived
- 185–254
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 2
Origen published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Contra Celsum (248).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Origen
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Contra Celsum
Origen's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On First Principles (1966)
Contra Celsum (248)
About Origen
Origen of Alexandria, also known as Origen Adamantius, was an Egyptian early Christian theologian and ascetic. He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, homiletics, and spirituality. He was one of the most influential and controversial figures in early Christian theology, apologetics, and asceticism. He has been described by John Anthony McGuckin as "the greatest genius the early church ever produced".
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Origen FAQ
- How many books has Origen written?
- Origen published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Origen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Contra Celsum.
- What is Origen's last book?
- Contra Celsum (248).
- What is Origen's most famous book?
- Contra Celsum (248) is Origen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.