Junilius Africanus

Bishop and author of De Partibus Divinae Legis. Witness to schools of sacred Scripture at Nisibis under Emperor Justinian.

Chapter IV: The Judgments and Examples of the Fathers — Witness to schools of sacred Scripture at Nisibis under Emperor Justinian; wrote to Primasius
"the witness is Junilius Africanus, a bishop, in his book to Primasius."

Introduction — Cited for writing on the earlier chapters of Genesis
"Junilius, an African bishop, also wrote on the earlier chapters of Genesis"
In the Beginning: Nine Interpretations — Cited for the ninth interpretation: "in the beginning" denotes God's eternity and omnipotence
"Junilius here says: the phrase 'in the beginning' denotes God's eternity and omnipotence."
Verse 24: Let the Earth Bring Forth the Living Creature — Quoted for the view that all creatures fed on herbs before sin
"Junilius also expressly teaches the same: "From the fact, he says, that God said: Behold I have given you every herb, it is clear that the earth brought forth nothing harmful"
Verse 24: Let the Earth Bring Forth the Living Creature — Cited for applying the six days to the six ages of the world
"Symbolically, Junilius applies these six days to the six ages of the world."
Heaven and Earth: Four Interpretations — Listed among supporters of the empyrean heaven interpretation
"Junilius, Bede, Abulensis"

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