God Saw That It Was Good, Not Perfect
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God Saw That It Was Good, Not Perfect

A Canonical-Dialogic Reading of Genesis 1-3

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God Saw That It Was Good, Not Perfect

A Canonical-Dialogic Reading of Genesis 1-3

About this book

The reversal of creation to a non-functional state is understood to be symbolic of God's judgement, whereas its restoration symbolizes hope. A firm understanding of the crucial theological topic of creation is essential for comprehending the canonical story and redemptive history present in Genesis 1–3. Yet how has the traditional progressive reading of these chapters formed our understanding of the goodness of creation in relation to perfection and functionality?Considering the broader canonical context, Dr. Hulisani Ramantswana challenges the standard interpretation of these chapters and argues that the goodness of creation does not imply perfection, but instead infers its functionality. Proposing an alternative reading, he contends the hope in a new heaven and new earth suggests a radical transformation of the "good" creation instead of merely a restoration. Through analyzing the formula of approval in Genesis 1–3, he considers the impact this reframing of "goodness" might have on the doctrine of creation and how it aids in comprehending our position in a creation that is flawed by evil. Stimulating and thought-provoking, those interested in cultivating a deeper understanding creation and re-creation in the canonical perspective will appreciate this study.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. List of Abbreviations
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Chapter 1 Introduction: Trends in the Study of Genesis 1–3 and Methodology
  7. Chapter 2 Internal Dialogue in Genesis 1:1–2:4a: God Saw That It Was Good, But Not All Was Good
  8. Chapter 3 Genesis 1:1–2:4a in Dialogue with Genesis 2:4b–25: Paradisiacal Situation Not All That Good
  9. Chapter 4 Genesis 1:24–2:4a in Dialogue with Genesis 3:1–24 (Fall Creation Story): The Fall of Humanity within the Scope of God’s Very Good Creation
  10. Chapter 5 Conflicts at Creation
  11. Chapter 6 Creatio in Extremis : First Creation as Paradigm for Eschatological Uncreation and Re-Creation
  12. Chapter 7 Conclusion
  13. Bibliography
  14. About Langham Partnership
  15. Endnotes