Steeped in Greek Christian writings, Ambrose, Bishop of Milan in the fourth century, is known for (among other achievements) his allegorical exegesis of the Old Testament. This volume offers English translations of Ambrose's interpretations of three stories in the Old Testament: of the six days of creation, of the Fall (Adam and Eve's loss of Paradise), and of the brothers Cain and Abel. From these stories are drawn lessons on morality and God's will for humankind.
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Steeped in Greek Christian writings, Ambrose, Bishop of Milan in the fourth century, is known for (among other achievements) his allegorical exegesis of the Old Testament. This volume offers English translations of Ambrose's interpretations of three stories in the Old Testament: of the six days of creation, of the Fall (Adam and Eve's loss of Paradise), and of the brothers Cain and Abel. From these stories are drawn lessons on morality and God's will for humankind.
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New. Modeled on St. Basil's work by the same name, Ambrose's Hexameron introduced this style of commentary to the West around 387. Ambrose references Virgil, Cicero and other poets, employing their insights for Latin Christian interpretation of the Six Days of creation. The Hexameron is a recognized literary masterpiece, translated fully in English only in this series, with two additional related texts. 449 pp.
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