Origenism and the pre-existing soul

[Snarf]

I need resources on how Origen thought that the soul pre-exists the body, particularly the Church's arguments there against. I looked at the Catholic Encylclopedia's article, but couldn't find anything that specific. Anyone know where I can look? Many thanks.

[Theoketos]

Augustine speaks of this in De Anima.

So does Aquinas.

I will be right back with more specifics.

[Theoketos]

It will have to wait until tonight. My wife does not know what box those books are in and I have class in an hour.

Might want to check the summa while you are at it.