The Lord of Spirits The Queen Stood at Thy Right Hand
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Dec 12, 2020 Exploring the concept of humanity as the image of God and the role of Adam in expanding Eden. Delving into the significance of the number 70 in the Bible and how Christ fulfills the promises made to David. Discussing the unique roles of queens in Israel and Mary's significance in Orthodox Christianity. Analyzing ancient critiques of Christian beliefs and the theological importance of the Virgin Mary.
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Image of God
- Being the image of God is not about reason or language, as some theorize.
- These theories can marginalize those lacking such faculties, like unborn children or disabled individuals.
Genesis as Temple Building
- The creation account in Genesis 1 shares linguistic parallels with ancient Near Eastern temple construction accounts.
- These accounts viewed temple building as mythic events involving the deity, where an idol, seen as the god's body, was installed.
Idolatry Inverts Creation
- Idolatry inverts the divine image: humans create idols to control gods for their benefit.
- God, however, created humans in his image to participate in his work.