Faith Matters A Deeper Look at the Creation Story: an episode of Sanctuary with Jared Lambert
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Jan 11, 2026 Jared Lambert, a historical linguist specializing in temple theology and ancient languages, offers fascinating insights into the Genesis creation story. He explores how language evolution impacts our understanding of scripture, particularly the roles of Adam and Eve. Jared reexamines the symbolism of the divine council and emphasizes humanity’s collective identity in Genesis. He argues for a nuanced reading of Eve as an equal priesthood figure and discusses the deeper meanings behind the story of Eden, tying it to a plan of salvation that promotes growth and enlightenment.
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Proto-Hebrew Is Conceptual, Not Literal
- Ancient Hebrew is a "soft" conceptual language where single words carry many linked meanings rather than strict one-to-one definitions.
- Reading scriptures linguistically reveals layered concepts and shifts our modern, rigid interpretations into experiential understanding.
How Jared Became A Historical Linguist
- Jared served a mission in Cape Verde and stayed there, learning languages and falling in love with linguistics.
- His military linguist role and academic path then led him to study scripture linguistics and temple theology.
God Uses Cultural Forms To Teach Revealed Truths
- Temple narratives adapt existing cultural forms; Joseph Smith used contemporaneous ritual drama (e.g., Freemasonry) to teach revealed truths.
- Scripture similarly repurposes older Mesopotamian creation narratives into distinct theological messages.
