Inverting Eden: The Reversal of Genesis 1-3 in John's Passion

The Genesis creation narrative describes the fall into sin not only of humans but of creation itself. The New Testament witnesses to the coming to earth of God in Christ Jesus to reverse the damage of sin and death. John’s Gospel shows this reversal by echoing Genesis in the Passion narrative.

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Published in:Word & world
Main Author: Schaser, Nicholas J. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Seminaries [2020]
In: Word & world
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HC New Testament
NBD Doctrine of Creation
Further subjects:B Bible. Genesis 1-3
B Bible. Johannesevangelium 18,1-19,42
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Summary:The Genesis creation narrative describes the fall into sin not only of humans but of creation itself. The New Testament witnesses to the coming to earth of God in Christ Jesus to reverse the damage of sin and death. John’s Gospel shows this reversal by echoing Genesis in the Passion narrative.
ISSN:0275-5270
Contains:Enthalten in: Word & world