After these points, also, the apostolic teaching is that the soul, having a substance and life of its own, shall, after its departure from the world, be rewarded according to its deserts, being destined to obtain either an inheritance of eternal life and blessedness, if its actions shall have procured this for it, or to be delivered up to eternal fire and punishments, if the guilt of its crimes shall have brought it down to this: and also, that there is to be a time of resurrection from the dead, when this body, which now “is sown in corruption, shall rise in incorruption,” and that which “is sown in dishonour will rise in glory.” (From the preface)
Accountability does not exclude transcendence.
I began this study of Origen based on a quick summary of his work highlighting his belief in universal redemption. According to that summary "even Satan" is not beyond being received into heaven fully forgiven and deeply loved.
This possibility is suggested by the above, but the means of moving beyond eternal life and blessedness or eternal fire and punishments is not yet explained.
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