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The paper analyzes the works of Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa, written between 378 and 381, which interpret the first chapter of Genesis through the philosophy and the achievements of natural sciences of the 4th century. These writings are directed against Neo-Arians as well as against the dualism of Gnostics and Manicheans and Stoic monism, i.e. pantheism. Basil most frequently uses the method of literal interpretation, whereas Gregory privileges the allegorical one. Nevertheless, analysis of the works shows them to be an interesting textbook of theology of creation, which is still relevant today.
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