An examination of the literal interpretation of Genesis 3
For centuries most of Christendom believed that a historical Adam and Eve sinned in a real garden by means of the deception of a real snake. Today, however, many doubt the traditional literal interpretation of Genesis 3. In this dissertation, the literal interpretation of Genesis 3 is first explained and illustrated. The purpose here is to state exactly what the literal interpreters find in the ancient Garden pericope. This interpretation is then examined in the light of Old Testament introduction, content, and criticism. Topics discussed include the state of the text, the literary genre, the unity of the narrative, the relation to its immediate context, and the relation to contemporary literature. Then follows and exegesis of all biblical passages which aid in the examination of the literal interpretation of the Fall narrative. My interest here is to determine the attitude of Old Testament writers, the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul, and John about the events of the Genesis 3 story. Concluding the biblical examination is an investigation into the theological ramifications of denying the literal Fall. How does such a denial affect one's doctrines of creation, atonement, redemptive eschatology, restitution, biblical history, and inspiration? Finally, I examine the literal interpretation of Genesis 3 in the light of modern science, especially paleontology. What is the proper relationship between biblical knowledge and scientific information? Have scholars changed their views of Genesis 3 merely out of regard for science? What is determinative for the Christian's belief? Is it wise to change one's view of Scripture on the basis of scientific information? These are some of the questions I seek to answer. - Introduction.
"For centuries most of Christendom believed that a historical Adam and Eve sinned in a real garden by means of the deception of a real snake. Today, however, many doubt the traditional literal interpretation of Genesis 3. In this dissertation, the literal interpretation of Genesis 3 is first explained and illustrated. The purpose here is to state exactly what the literal interpreters find in the ancient Garden pericope. This interpretation is then examined in the light of Old Testament introduction, content, and criticism. Topics discussed include the state of the text, the literary genre, the unity of the narrative, the relation to its immediate context, and the relation to contemporary literature. Then follows and exegesis of all biblical passages which aid in the examination of the literal interpretation of the Fall narrative. My interest here is to determine the attitude of Old Testament writers, the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul, and John about the events of the Genesis 3 story. Concluding the biblical examination is an investigation into the theological ramifications of denying the literal Fall. How does such a denial affect one's doctrines of creation, atonement, redemptive eschatology, restitution, biblical history, and inspiration? Finally, I examine the literal interpretation of Genesis 3 in the light of modern science, especially paleontology. What is the proper relationship between biblical knowledge and scientific information? Have scholars changed their views of Genesis 3 merely out of regard for science? What is determinative for the Christian's belief? Is it wise to change one's view of Scripture on the basis of scientific information? These are some of the questions I seek to answer. - Introduction."@en
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