It was further developed by Origen (third century C.E.), who claimed that “the devil had acquired a legal claim on men ” and who regarded“ the death of Christ... as a ransom paid to the devil. ” ​ — History of Dogma, by Adolf Harnack.
Seda ideed arendas edasi Origenes (3. sajand m.a.j), kes väitis, et „kurat omandas inimeste suhtes seadusliku nõudeõiguse ” ning pidas„ Kristuse surma... lunahinnaks, mis maksti kuradile ”. ( „History of Dogma ”, Adolf Harnack.)