Origen Adamantius was born around AD 185 in, presumably, Alexandria, Egypt. Raised by Christian parents, Origen grew up learning Christian scriptures and was rooted in education. Alexandria was deemed the ancient center of intellect and long time home to Hellenistic Judaism; thus, stimulating Origen’s literary and philosophical careers. There was no doubt that Leonides, Origen’s father, played an integral part in his son’s life. Septimus Severus became the Roman emperor in AD 193 and became aware of Christianity’s growing numbers and the booming popularity of Monasticism in Alexandria. Moreover, out of fear, Severus condemned conversion to Judaism and Christianity and instituted persecution, with Alexandria being the central location. Leonides,
