Seth D. Postell

Adam as Israel

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ISBN 13:: 9780227680193
author:: Seth D. Postell
format:: Paperback
publisher:: James Clarke & Co LTD
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 153mm X 229mm
Genre:: Religion
Condition:: New
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The opening chapters of the Bible offer a unique literary introduction to the Torah and Tanakh. Seth D. Postell argues that these initial stories intentionally foreshadow Israel's failure to keep the Sinai Covenant, leading to their exile from the Promised Land. By examining the connections between the story of Adam and the story of Israel, Postell sheds new light on the Eden narrative, resolving some of its most puzzling features. Drawing on a range of theological perspectives, including those of Nicholas of Lyra, John Calvin, and others, Postell presents a compelling interpretation of these biblical texts. This book provides a fresh perspective on the early chapters of the Bible, exploring their significance for understanding the broader narrative of Israel's history.

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