Lioy, Dan <br/><br/>
The Garden of Eden as a Primordial Temple or Sacred Space for Humankind  (Conspectus  Volume 10 September 2010 ) 

 - Johannesburg, South Africa  South African Theological Seminary  2010 
 - Conspectus  1996-8167 .
<br/><br/> p 25-57 
<br/><br/> Abstract<br/>This  journal  article  considers  ways  in  which  the  Garden  of  Eden functioned as a primordial temple for humankind. An examination of  the  creation  narrative  points  to  Eden  as  the  earliest-occurring sacred  space.  Because  it  is  a  prototype  and  archetype  of  future temples, Eden provides  a  conceptual framework for understanding and appreciating   their   purpose.   Moreover,   an   analysis   of   the biblical data indicates that God intended Adam and Eve to serve as His sacerdotal vice-regents in the garden. Indeed, Eden is regarded as  the  starting  point  for  fellowship  between  God and  redeemed humanity 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>The Book Of Genesis--Old Testament--Garden Of Eden