Ask NT Wright Anything #128 Why did God make childbirth difficult? More questions about Eden and the Fall
Jul 28, 2022
NT Wright, a theologian, answers questions about the Garden of Eden and the Creation story. Topics discussed include Adam and Eve's pre-fall bodies, the accommodation of marriage post-Fall, and God making childbirth more difficult after the fall. The podcast explores the consequences of the fall, particularly Eve's curse and the difficulty of childbirth. It also delves into the connection between childbirth and the groaning of creation described in Romans.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Pre-Fall State and Immortality
03:25 • 6min
Understanding Ancient Texts and the Future of Marriage in God's New Creation
09:03 • 6min
The Consequences of the Fall: Eve's Curse and the Difficulty of Childbirth
14:54 • 7min
Childbirth, Creation, and Groaning: A Profound Reflection
21:39 • 2min