Biblijski pogledi, Vol. 20 No. 1-2, 2012.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Vocabulary of Creation from Genesis 1-3 in Penateuch and Other Ancient Records About Creation
Željko Gregor
; Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA
Sažetak
Biblical creation account diff ers signifi cantly from non-biblical accounts in respect to its philosophical and theological aspects. Nevertheless, it seems that the author of the biblical account follows a similar structural pattern in respect to providing answers to how and why everything was created, thus providing the evidence for the unity of Gen 1-3. However, unlike its counterparts, the author of the biblical account depicts God and His purpose for creation in an entirely diff erent light. In addition to perfect order in His creating acts, it is obvious that human beings were given a diff erent role and function. As seen above God intended that the fi rst humans were to responsibly rule over the entire creation having in mind that they were accountable for their actions to the Creator. With this understanding, they accepted their royal role of protecting and preserving the Garden of Eden by rendering service to the entire creation. Furthermore, they received the gift of the Sabbath which provides a covenantal rest as a perpetual sign of Creator’s authority and ownership as Suzerain King.
Ključne riječi
Th e-Book-of-Genesis; creation; work; ruling
Hrčak ID:
113730
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.11.2012.
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