Source edition
Origenes. Origenis Opera Omnia, Volume 7 (Patrologia Graeca, Tomus 17). La Rue, Charles de, editor; La Rue, Charles Vincent de, editor. Paris: J. P. Migne, 1857.
Source data
Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cloned and adapted by Humanitext, with ongoing edits.
Summary
This work is a collection of fragments preserved in catenae, offering theological annotations on key episodes from the Old Testament Book of Joshua. Focusing on pivotal events such as the crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, and the battle of Ai, the text uncovers the underlying divine intent and spiritual meaning of these narratives. It contrasts the miracle at the Jordan with that of the Red Sea, explaining it as a typology ('typos') for the Apostles, and examines the divine command to destroy Jericho through principles such as the 'firstfruits' and spiritual training. Furthermore, it addresses the allowance of plunder at Ai and the symbolic meaning behind Joshua holding out his javelin. Through these interpretations, the work elucidates God's pedagogical and salvific plans hidden within historical events.