Procopius of Gaza
Christian rhetorician and biblical commentator from Gaza. Published questions and phrases on the Pentateuch.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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The Fathers' Defense of the Old Testament
— Published questions and phrases on the Pentateuch
"Procopius, and Jerome published questions and phrases"
Chapter I (The Six Days of Creation)
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Introduction
— Listed among those who wrote on Genesis
"Procopius, Chrysostom, Eucherius"
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In the Beginning: Nine Interpretations
— Quoted on God calling forth the universe by His own will
"So also Procopius: "God," he says, "who is the King of kings, and most entirely His own master"
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In the Beginning: Nine Interpretations
— Cited for the seventh interpretation "As principal things"
"So St. Ambrose, Procopius, and Bede."
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In the Beginning: Nine Interpretations
— Cited for the eighth interpretation "As foundations"
"say St. Basil and Procopius."
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Verse 9: Let the waters be gathered together
— Cited for the view that the sea was gathered into the other hemisphere
"So Procopius, nor does St. Augustine deny it."