«Physiologus» of Alexandria and the early biblical exegesis

«Physiologus» appeared in Alexandria, Egypt by 3rd century A.C. in the context of its modern and preceding theological exegetical tradition established in Catechetical School of Alexandria. Studying «Physiologus» in this tradition reveals its similar and distinctive features, what complements and clarifies the meaning and destination of the work and emphasizes the uniqueness of the studied treatise.