Early Interpreters and “Let there be Light”

Posted on October 12th, 2010 by Pete Enns

This weeks post is up at BioLogos, this one exploring some issues in the early interpretation of Genesis 1:3, “Let there be light.”


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  • mike

    Peter,

    Since the BioLogos site is bogged down by off-the-cuff comments, I figured I’d try and catch your attention here.

    I was hoping you’d elaborate on the interesting point regarding the creation account of Genesis and how it serves as a conscious counterpoint to that of the typical ANE cosmogonies. Is the idea of humankind bearing the God-like image and likeness, instead of the inanimate, distant sun, moon and stars, the most notable point of critique? If so, then why is the imago Dei referenced so little in the entire sweep of Scripture? You’d think it’d be a major theme.

    • Pete

      Mike,

      I think the image of God issue is a a major idea of Gen 1, even if it only gets a couple of verses. It is the climax of the creation story and sets the Israelite account apart from those of other nations. I wouldn’t say, though, that it is the most important aspect of the ANE polemic but it is certainly prominent enough to makes its point.

      Sorry for the delay in responding!!!!

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