De Plantatione

Now the account of the planting of Paradise is consistent with what has been already said. For it is stated, "God planted a Paradise in Eden, towards the east; and there he placed the man whom he has made." [*](Genesis ii. 8. ) Now, to think that it is here meant that God planted vines, or olive trees, or apple trees, or pomegranates, or any trees of such kinds, is mere incurable folly. [*](Psalm xciv. 9. ) [*](Genesis ii. 8. )