Podcast Description Dive deep into the mysteries of the Garden of Eden in Intro to Genesis Part 3. This thought-provoking podcast explores biblical passages, manuscript variations, and ancient texts to uncover the spiritual and figurative layers of Genesis. From the Tree of Life and the Knowledge of Good and Evil to debates on whether the Garden was a physical or spiritual paradise, we examine theological interpretations and challenge literal readings.

We also discuss:

• Variations in ancient manuscripts (LXX, Samaritan Pentateuch, and others).
• Insights from "Legends of the Jews" and Talmudic traditions.
• The interconnectedness of prayer, salvation, and paradise.
• How ancient cosmology and spiritual symbolism shape our understanding of Eden.

Join us as we reflect on the Garden of Eden’s relevance to salvation, spiritual restoration, and our worldview today. Whether you’re a biblical scholar, curious seeker, or theology enthusiast, this podcast invites you to rethink what Eden represents in faith and life.

Is Genesis compatible with evolution?

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In this series we will read through, and discuss every single word of the book of Genesis. Enjoy!

00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:55 What We're all About 00:01:17 Intro to the Topic 00:01:55 Intro to Genesis 00:03:04 The Name "Genesis" 00:03:29 The Author of Genesis 00:04:11 The First Part of Genesis Symbolic 00:04:42 Different Parts of Genesis 00:06:11 These Are The Generations Of 00:06:54 Genesis 1:1-2 00:07:07 Genesis Gap Theory 00:08:34 Genesis Writing Style 00:10:58 Sefaria "When God began to create..." 00:11:48 God can take His time to create 00:14:03 Genesis 1:3 00:14:15 LXX Intro 00:15:15 LXX - Genesis 1 00:15:46 What is the "Word of God" 00:18:40 Let There Be Light - What Light? 00:18:54 His Word is Light 00:19:24 Let There Be Light. The Sun? 00:19:51 Definition of "Ore" 00:20:35 Gesenius' Definition of "Ore" 00:20:43 Ore The light of life 00:20:52 Ore Good fortune, prosperity 00:21:09 Ore - God Himself - The Light of Israel 00:21:20 Ore doctrine/teaching 00:21:25 Ore Light of the gentiles 00:21:36 Ore commandment of God 00:21:48 Ore - Joy 00:22:43 Book of Revelation example of God's Spiritual Light 00:23:19 Genesis 1:4 - Divide the Light from Darkness 00:23:29 Genesis 1:3-5 - LXX 00:24:21 Light & Darkness Existing at the same time 00:25:22 Sometimes Division is Good 00:25:48 Definition of "Day" - Genesis 1:5 00:28:04 Echad Day - NOT First 00:30:19 JPS - One Day - Not "first" 00:31:06 Genesis 1:6-8 00:31:24 What is "Firmament"? 00:32:00 The Water Cycle 00:32:15 Local "firmament" vs Space "Firmament" 00:33:03 LXX - MT variation "And God saw that it was good" 00:33:08 LXX Keeps the "God saw that it was good". In the MT it is missing! 00:34:16 Eternal Aspect of "Day" Revisited 00:36:47 Genesis 1 - Not Chronological - Rather Theological 00:37:13 Vs 9,10 - Bodies of Water 00:37:40 Vs 11-13 Plants 00:38:49 Third Day Still Happening - Plants 00:39:57 Verse 14 - Day 4 - Time is Measured 00:40:36 Finally a "Day" defined as we know it 00:41:14 The First 3 Days Eternal? 00:42:09 Verse 15-19 00:42:56 vs 20-23 The Fifth Day - Birds and SeaLife 00:43:28 vs 24-25 - Day 6 Animals 00:43:45 vs 26-31 Let Us Make Man 00:44:42 00:45:36 Who is the "Us" in verse 26? 00:45:43 Trinitarian POV 00:46:00 Jewish POV 00:48:30 Rashi on Gen 1:26 - In Our Image 00:50:46 The "Gods"? Why plural? 00:52:53 God Gave Man Authority 00:53:25: What Does "Own Image" Mean? 00:55:50 Man = both Male and Female 00:56:12 Be Fruitful The First and Greatest Command 00:57:24 Rereading vs 29-31 00:57:52 Some Manuscript Variations 01:00:18 Replenish vs Fill the Earth 01:02:03 What Does Subdue Mean? 01:02:14 Summary - Genesis 1 Highly Allegorical 01:05:34 Literal Interpretation a Mistake 01:05:52 Wrap Up 01:08:00 Benediction