Even though the for the Church Fathers the Bible was central to their theology, it was not limited to plain sense readings of the text. They believed the texts had multiple meanings and could be figurative. Using allegory allowed them to discuss the Bible a single book about Christ. Interpretation of Scripture for Augustine and other early writers did not approach Scripture through contemporary types of exegesis (e.g., word analysis or historical context), instead they interpreted it through the revelation in Christ and through the Holy Spirit. The emphasis on Christ in biblical interpretation eventually led to discussions in the Trinity. Wilkens argues that the discussion on the Trinity begins with the resurrection of Christ because it