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What the Fathers say

Genesis 31:34

Western Saints

Bonaventure

There is therefore a right order; man should study first Sacred Scripture, in the letter and the spirit; then the original writings of the saints, giving priority to Sacred Scripture over them. It is the same with the writings of the masters and those of the philosophers: one should scan them stealthily as if it were not good to tarry. How much was Rachel enriched for having stolen her father's household idols? …

Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 19 ↗