In the margins of eden: unveiling the conflict between man, god, and the serpent
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https://doi.org/10.19141/1809-2454.kerygma.v19.n1.pe1617Keywords:
Genesis, Eden, Cosmic conflict, BibleAbstract
The text of Genesis 2:4b-3:24 presents a conflict involving God, the first human couple, and the serpent. This article examines the plot of this narrative, focusing on the conflict and defining its proportions to observe how the characterization and presentation of the characters affect it. The methodology used consisted of a literature review alongside a close reading of the text. It was concluded that the characterization of the characters and the plot demonstrate that the conflict presented in Genesis 2-3 goes beyond the immediate context and emphasizes a struggle between God and the serpent, with God's character at its center. The conflict is only partially resolved within the immediate pericope, but there is a promise of a definitive solution from God.
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