The Christian Conversation

St Methodius of Olympus

born 250–260 in Olympus
4 works written in 1 location (213 pages)
DateName and SummaryPagesLocation
280–311
This collection presents Methodius of Olympus's reflections on divine mysteries, moral virtues, and theological doctrines, emphasizing symbolical interpretations and the eternal nature of God and creation.more
12Olympus
290–300
This dialogue explores the profound spiritual significance of virginity and chastity, emphasizing their divine origin and importance in attaining spiritual perfection and entry into the kingdom of heaven.more
134Olympus
290–310
This treatise explores the nature of free will, emphasizing that humans are endowed with the capacity to choose good or evil, and that evil arises from disobedience rather than from any inherent flaw in creation.more
23Olympus
290–310
This discourse affirms that the body is not the source of evil or a hindrance to the soul, but rather that the resurrection involves the renewal and transformation of the body into an immortal, spiritual form.more
44Olympus