TY  - DATA
AU  - Lioy,Dan
TI  - The Garden of Eden as a Primordial Temple or Sacred Space for Humankind: (Conspectus  Volume 10 September 2010 )
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Johannesburg, South Africa
PB  - South African Theological Seminary
KW  - Old Testament
KW  - The Book Of Genesis
KW  - Garden Of Eden
N1  - p 25-57
N2  - Abstract
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
ER  -