Old Testament stuff. New Testament does not condemn or blame women as the generators of sin--except for Paul, that judgmental misogynist--indeed, Jesus considered Mary as one of the Apostles, although the Roman Catholic (male) hierarchy has done it's best to obscure that nugget.
Yes, I know this. Never have been a fan of Paul. Early church fathers spent too much time sitting on pillars in the desert or having fun and then renouncing the riotous life. The presence of women causes so much trouble.
Adam and Eve is an allegorical story. Look behind the literal interpretation and you may better understand the allegory and what it was meant to convey.
What a choice! We have three apple trees that are espaliers. We also have Asian pears, Barrett's, Asian persimmons, jujus, a cherry tree, a fig tree, quince and medlar. I have just finished a rendition of Gilgamesh. It was very interesting to see some OT themes in that. Before that I read some temple hymns written probably by a high priestess at Ur. Now I am looking to learn more about Sumer in particular and the ancient middle east in particular. My current read is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones and I am chuckling away at the humor although I think it is also a serious book.
It is actually very "Christian." Eve is the cause of all sin in the world.
Old Testament stuff. New Testament does not condemn or blame women as the generators of sin--except for Paul, that judgmental misogynist--indeed, Jesus considered Mary as one of the Apostles, although the Roman Catholic (male) hierarchy has done it's best to obscure that nugget.
Yes, I know this. Never have been a fan of Paul. Early church fathers spent too much time sitting on pillars in the desert or having fun and then renouncing the riotous life. The presence of women causes so much trouble.
Michelle Paul, who initially had opposed Jesus, later was marketing the Jesus movement to non-Jews. He relied heavily on women in this effort.
Still not a fan, but nice to know. Thanks. I can understand how women would be attracted.
Adam and Eve is an allegorical story. Look behind the literal interpretation and you may better understand the allegory and what it was meant to convey.
George The other version of creation in the Old Testament did not mention Adam and Eve. How could this be the тАШliteralтАЩ word of God?
Of course the тАШBook of MosesтАЩ was written about 400 years after MosesтАЩ death, so it might not be totally accurate.
I understand that. And I understand the allegory.
Everything was paradise until we knew there were gender differences and we had knowledge of you know what.
Michele I grew up on a property with 30 apple trees. Whatever the theological implications, I found the apples damned good.
What a choice! We have three apple trees that are espaliers. We also have Asian pears, Barrett's, Asian persimmons, jujus, a cherry tree, a fig tree, quince and medlar. I have just finished a rendition of Gilgamesh. It was very interesting to see some OT themes in that. Before that I read some temple hymns written probably by a high priestess at Ur. Now I am looking to learn more about Sumer in particular and the ancient middle east in particular. My current read is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones and I am chuckling away at the humor although I think it is also a serious book.