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Eastern Traditions of the Fall The Oriental traditions of Paradise, and of the fall, are less distinct than those of the West, with regard to the leading external facts; but the doctrine itself is more clearly announced, is more broadly recognized as an article of belief, and the influences by which the downfall of man … Continue reading ““020. EASTERN TRADITIONS OF THE FALL””

Man after the Fall Who is there among us that would not give twenty of the best volumes from his shelves, for twenty lines which should acquaint him with the condition of our first parents during the first years after the fall, and their expulsion from paradise? This knowledge is withheld from us; yet, from … Continue reading ““021. MAN AFTER THE FALL””

Genesis 3-4 : Third Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

The Voice of God—Gen_3:8 There is something inexpressibly affecting to the mind in the circumstances of the first interview of the fallen pair with their kind Lord after their sin. As recorded in the simple and touching words of the sacred writer, the circumstances are not only of deep interest themselves, but every word abounds … Continue reading ““019. THE VOICE OF GOD—GENESIS 3:8””

Eve—Gen_2:21-24 Adam was not long left by his indulgent Creator to that feeling of disappointment which he must have experienced when he realized the conviction that there was not among the creatures of the earth one suited to be his companion. As he one day awoke from a deep sleep which the Lord had caused … Continue reading ““015. EVE—GENESIS 2:21-24””

The Serpent—Gen_3:1 In the sad history of the fall, there is scarcely any one incident which more exercises our thoughts than the nature of the creature, by whose baneful suggestions that ruin was brought to pass. The sacred record, in the third chapter of Genesis, says plainly enough that it was “a serpent,” described as … Continue reading ““016. THE SERPENT—GENESIS 3:1””

Western Traditions of the Serpent and the Fall Seeing that all mankind are descended from the pair who were tempted to disobedience, under the enticements of the serpent, and whose disobedience— “Brought death into the world, and all our woe.” we should expect to find throughout the world variously corrupted traditions of that event. The … Continue reading ““017. WESTERN TRADITIONS OF THE SERPENT AND THE FALL””

Adam in Eden—Gen_2:8 The sacred narrative informs us that the newly-created man was placed in a garden, in the eastern part of a land called Eden. The land of Eden was in a well-watered, a fertile, and a pleasant country; and the best and choicest part of that land, planted as a paradise or garden, … Continue reading ““013. ADAM IN EDEN—GENESIS 2:8””

Adam Naming The Cattle—Gen_2:20 In the progress of the sacred narrative, we are told that God said that it was “not good for man to be alone,” and declared his intention of making a suitable companion or “help-meet for him;” but instead of proceeding with the account of this creation, the record proceeds to a … Continue reading ““014. ADAM NAMING THE CATTLE—GENESIS 2:20””

The Image of God—Gen_1:26-27 The great work of creation now approaches its close— “Now heaven in all her glory shone, and rolled Her motions, as the great first Mover’s hand First wheeled their course: earth in her rich attire Consummate lovely smiled; air, water, earth, By fowl, fish, beast, was flown, was swum, was walked … Continue reading ““011. THE IMAGE OF GOD—GENESIS 1:26-27””