Why on earth? Genesis 2-3 and the snake

Genesis 2-3 narrates the creation and fall of humankind. This narrative is generally acknowledged as myth, while earlier Ancient Near-Eastern traditions embedded in the story are often overlooked. This article focuses especially on the role of the trees and the snake in the garden. It will be demons...

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Main Author: De Villiers, Gerda (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2007
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2007, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 632-640
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)