Two Dissertations : The First on the Tree of Life in Paradise, With Some Observations on the Creation and Fall of Man; The Second on the Oblations of Cain and Abel (Classic Reprint)

Benjamin Kennicott

ISBN 10: 1331124859 / ISBN 13: 9781331124856

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Dissertations : The First on the Tree of Life in Paradise, With Some Observations on the Creation and Fall of Man; The Second on the Oblations of Cain and Abel (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331124859
• ISBN 13: 9781331124856
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut

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Synopsis

This book argues that the Tree of Life in Paradise was not a singular, physical tree with special fruit, but rather a collection of trees providing nourishment that sustained life in the Garden of Eden. The author asserts that previous interpretations of the Tree of Life as a one-of-a-kind tree with miraculous properties are not supported by the biblical text and lead to various difficulties and inconsistencies. Instead, the author proposes that understanding the Tree of Life as multiple trees providing sustenance better aligns with the overall narrative of the creation account and avoids the challenges associated with other interpretations. Thus, the book offers a fresh perspective on an intriguing biblical element, contributing to a more coherent understanding of the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.