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Genesis 1-11 (Hardcover)
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Genesis 1-11 (Hardcover)
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The rich tapestry of the creation narrative in the early chapters
of Genesis proved irresistible to the thoughtful, reflective minds
of the church fathers. Within them they found the beginning threads
from which to weave a theology of creation, fall and redemption.
Following their mentor, the apostle Paul, they explored the
profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the second Adam.
The six days of creation proved especially attractive among the
fathers as a subject for commentary, with Basil the Great and
Ambrose producing well-known Hexaemerons. Similarly, Augustine
devoted portions of five works to the first chapter of Genesis. As
in previous volumes within the Ancient Christian Commentary on
Scripture, the range of comment contained in Genesis 1--11 spans
from the first century to the eighth, from East to West, and from
Greek and Latin speakers to Syriac. Especially helpful in this
volume is editor Andrew Louth's supply of Septuagintal alternative
readings to the Masoretic text, which are often necessary to
understanding the fathers' flow of thought. Genesis 1--11 opens up
a treasure house of ancient wisdom--allowing these faithful
witnesses, some appearing here in English translation for the first
time, to speak with eloquence and intellectual acumen to the church
today.
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