Scripture as the kingdom of God.8 There is no other way to define ‘home’ other than relationally. Not only is there no mention of a domicile for the humans, there is also no house for God. Eden is the temple and home; the dwelling place of God with his people. The sin of Adam and Eve, as recounted in Genesis 3, involves several relevant issues relating to the matter of knowledge and truth. The serpent’s attack starts by casting doubt on the truthfulness of God’s word: ‘Did God actually say …?’ (Gen.
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