I have certified that I read this book fully. This was an academic book that is accessible at the same time. The structure of the book is easy to read and provides direction to where the author is going. Each chapter begins with a summary with the main argument of the chapter, thus providing a framework to see how the argument is structured. This makes it easy to Comprehend, something that I will now sorely miss in the other books. The book has footnotes galore. So much references, elaborations and miscellaneous thoughts. Content wise, this book is absolutely superb. I've only known Origen as the allegorist. But after reading this book, i truly can sympathise and see that he actually at times is a misunderstood genius working in a differing framework. Obviously, I don't think we can adopt his methodology entirely, but given the framework that they were in. I think that this book continviced me that he was on the right track to an orthodox method. What struck me lastly was how integrated the aspect of doing interpretation. For origen, interpreting the bible is NOT a rationalistic endeavour only. It involved morality, prayer, skill. It was his devotion unto God. Truth be told, I walked away very inspired by this figure. It was a lovely book.