LOUTH, ANDREW (ed.) — Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Old Testament. Vol. 1. Genesis 1-11

Downers Grove, IL, Inter Varsity Press, 2001. LII, 204 pp. Small owner's stamp on flyleaf. Else cleane and fine.. Hardcover with dustjacket. Bible. The creation narrative in the early chapters of Genesis proved irresistible to the church fathers. Following the apostle Paul, they explored the six days of creation and the profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the second Adam. With comment from Basil the Great, Ambrose, and Augustine, this ACCS volume on Genesis 1-11 opens up a treasure house of ancient wisdom.