Allert, Craig D.,

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.

9780830852017

2018012251


Bible.--Genesis, I--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

BS1235.52 / .A45 2018

222/.110609015