A work of early Christian theology, Saint Augustine's "De Genesi Ad Litteram Inperfectus Liber" applies the allegorical method of interpretation to the book of Genesis, with a particular emphasis on the creation narrative. Drawing liberally from Neo-Platonic philosophy, Augustine weaves a complex and fascinating tapestry of metaphysical speculation, addressing such topics as the nature of time, the origin of the universe, and the role of the individual...