Biblical interpretation is not merely an art of understanding written texts and historical events, but a purely 'theological' and existential matter. It is not just an interpretative method, but an action, a movement of the healthy mind towards the knowledge and oversight of beings, ultimately concerning the ultimate knowledge, the truth of the personal God. The patristic interpretation of the Scriptures always begins with heartfelt prayer to the Holy Spirit in order to enlighten the mind and 'ignite' the heart of the reader so that they may discern the 'deposited' beauty, the divine power, and the ineffable energy that the words of the Scriptures radiate. This unique adventure and life experience culminates in the doxology of the triune God who acts in the Universe and in History, even in times of chaos, wonderful great mysteries that truly 'fulfill'-'inform' (complete) and captivate the human existence that thirsts for a word of truth and hope. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]