story of Creation, The
its origin and its interpretation in Philo and …
Calum M. Carmichael
136 pages | ~4 hrs
story of Creation, The
its origin and its interpretation in Philo and the Fourth Gospel
By Calum M. Carmichael
Calum M. Carmichael presents a fascinating exploration of how ancient biblical authors crafted their sacred narratives through sophisticated literary interpretation. Rather than viewing biblical texts as standalone revelations, Carmichael reveals how these writers engaged in complex dialogue with earlier scriptures, creating new meanings through careful reinterpretation of existing stories.
At the heart of this scholarly investigation lies a remarkable discovery: the seven-day creation account in Genesis emerges not as an independent narrative, but as a thoughtful response to the much older exodus story. Carmichael demonstrates how the Genesis author, wrestling with challenging themes from the exodus tradition, transformed those concerns into the structured framework of creation itself.
The journey continues into the New Testament, where Carmichael uncovers how the author of John's Gospel drew extensively from both the creation narrative and first-century cosmological thought, particularly the work of Philo. Through allegorical storytelling, John wove creation themes into his account of Jesus' life, creating layers of meaning that connect cosmic beginnings with spiritual transformation.
This work illuminates the sophisticated interpretive practices of ancient writers, showing how they engaged with sacred texts not as passive recipients but as active interpreters who found fresh relevance in timeless stories. For readers interested in understanding how spiritual wisdom develops through ongoing dialogue with tradition, Carmichael offers profound insights into the creative process behind some of humanity's most influential sacred literature.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Johannes (bijbelboek)
- ✓ Explore Schöpfungsbericht
- ✓ Explore Schepping
- ✓ Explore Creation
- ✓ Explore Crítica e interpretación
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Actualisation
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0801432618
- Pages
- 136
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BS2615.2.C364 1996
