Source edition
Origenes. Origenes Werke, Volume 3. Klostermann, Erich, editor. Leipzig: Hinrichs, 1901.
Source data
Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This work is a theological commentary fragment focusing on the Song of Hannah from the First Book of Kingdoms (First Book of Samuel) in the Old Testament. Through the song of thanksgiving offered by Hannah, the author explains the attitude of humility required of those who wish to draw near to God. Furthermore, it describes God as an all-knowing being who judges human actions with righteous retribution. Finally, the text illustrates God's absolute sovereignty and transcendent power over life and death, as well as wealth and poverty. Although it is a brief fragment, it powerfully conveys the importance of humbling oneself before God and the reality of His absolute justice.
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