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Origen composed at least 32 books of a commentary on the Gospel according to John, at the request of St. Ambrose of Milan. Of these, only nine books are extant in almost complete form, although we have selections of others persevered in other collections of the works of Origen. The commentary proceeds verse by verse, and is particularly notable for its emphasis on the spiritual meaning of the...

(26) But if the writings of Paul were gospel, it is consistent with that to say that Peter’s writings also were gospel and, in general, those which present the sojourn of Christ and prepare for his coming and produce it in the souls of those who are willing to receive the Word of God who stands at the door and knocks52 and wishes to enter their souls. (27) It is now time, however, to examine what the term “gospel” means, and why these books have this title. The gospel, therefore,
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