Early Christian readings of Genesis one : patristic exegesis and literal interpretation /
Craig D. Allert.
- x, 338 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages [327]-329) and indexes.
Understanding the context -- Who are the church fathers, and why should I care? -- How not to read the church fathers -- What does literal mean? Patristic exegesis in context -- Reading the fathers -- Basil the literalist -- Creation out of nothing -- The days of Genesis -- Augustine on in the beginning -- On being like Moses.
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Bible.--Genesis, I--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.