Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations
Who Are All These People in Early Genesis?
Apr 20, 2024
Exploring the symbolic portrayal of human origins in Genesis focusing on Cain and Abel, the Fall of Adam and Eve, and the mythological perspective. Discussing Gregory of Nissa's view on the fall, merging history and mythology in the Bible, and insights from David Bentley Hart
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- The Adam and Eve story in early Genesis is not a literal historical account but a symbolic narrative expressing profound truths about human nature and estrangement from God.
- The Metahistorical Interpretation from the Eastern Orthodox tradition offers a mythological explanation for the fallen nature of the universe outside of historical time, challenging traditional cosmic narratives.
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Interpretation of the Story of Adam, Eve, and Cain
The podcast delves into the interpretation of the Adam and Eve story, focusing on the existence of other people outside the garden. It is noted that the story is not a comprehensive explanation of human origins, but rather a paradigmatic and symbolic narrative expressing profound truths about the human condition and estrangement from God. The discussion emphasizes that the story should not be taken as a historical or scientific account of human origins, but rather as a mythologically true and insightful exploration of human nature.
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