BibleProject How Did Abraham Know About the City of God? – The City Q+R
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Jul 24, 2023 What did Abraham foresee about the City of God? The podcast explores the intriguing parallels between Adam and Eve’s shame and Cain's struggles. It delves into whether Genesis originated as oral tradition and how it evolved over time. Listeners learn about the contrasting ambitions of the Tower of Babel and Jacob's ladder, reflecting on human attempts to connect with the divine. Engaging questions from the audience spark deep insights about faith, hope, and the significance of biblical narratives.
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Abraham's City
- Abraham anticipated a city because God promised him a great nation and kings in the land.
- This implies a need for a central area of operations, like a city.
Wordplay and Vulnerability
- The Hebrew words for "city" ("ir"), "help" ("ezer"), "skin" ("or"), and "naked" ("arum") share similar letters.
- This highlights the connection between vulnerability, covering, and human attempts to provide for themselves.
Wordplay and Oral Tradition
- Wordplays in the Bible likely developed during the process of weaving oral traditions into written text.
- The biblical authors adapted the stories to communicate God's word to future generations.