Hi Bill,
I would like to read the corroborating evidences from primary sources (in translation). Perhaps the earliest of which is Eusebius ? (ie. There may be earlier records about the disputes with Demtrius that do not mention such details.) If Eusebius goes into such detail as you mention that increases the likelihood of accuracy, although even then it would help immensely to read his exact words.
Have you been able to track down any primary sources ? Do we have the words directly from Origen from #3 and #4 ? If so, of course that would seal the issue. If not, then why do you think not ?
Shalom,
Steven
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