‘You Are Gods’ (Ps 81:6): Jerome and the Legacy of Origen’s Anthropology

Abstract The paper discusses Jerome’s attack against the belief that human beings share same substance as heavenly powers and even Trinity, according to dignity ( dignitas ) of soul: in polemical texts such Ep . 124.14, Jerome attributes this Origen. intent clearly demarcate difference nature between divine is also reflected his exegetical writings, especially when dealing with Psalm 81, where are addressed “gods.” investigates understanding humanity it emerges from Homily on 81 : comparison Origen’s own passages reveals closely follows argument. However, through a careful definition intentionally distances himself Origen comes associating immortal beings, most notably Christ.