Avila
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City in Castile, Spain. Seat of Bishop Alfonso Tostado, who composed extensive commentaries on the Decateuch and Old Testament historical books.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Saintly Examples of Scripture Study
— Blessed Alfonso Tostado, Bishop of Avila, composed individual volumes on the Decateuch and Old Testament books
"Blessed Alfonso Tostado, Bishop of Avila, who on this Decateuch and on the individual books of the Old Testament history, composed individual volumes"
Chapter I (The Six Days of Creation)
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Introduction
— Alphonsus Tostatus described as "Bishop of Avila" who wrote at greater length than all others
"Alphonsus Tostatus, Bishop of Avila, wrote at greater length than all others, with great examination and judgment of each point"
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Introduction
— Antonio Honcala described as "Canon of Avila" who comments on Genesis
"Antonio Honcala, Canon of Avila, who comments on Genesis with equal piety and learning"