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Origins of Genesis 1–3 studies the claims of the biblical text in these first chapters of Genesis. Focusing closely on the ancient Near Eastern context of the text, professor Walton helps students see how Genesis 1–3 would have been understood by its original audience and leads students to examine the function of the creation story and the issues between science and the Bible.

Adam and Eve would have been chosen from among that group as representative priests in sacred space. Once they are brought into sacred space, they give hope for life in God’s presence. In that sense, Adam and Eve—as these representatives—would have the possibility of offering life to this group of mortals through opening up God’s sacred space and God’s presence.
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