The First Family: Innocence, Awareness, Estrangement, and the Nature of Eden

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Explore the timeless story of Eden and its profound impact on humanity.

In The First Family, Bruce Chilton delves into the biblical narrative of Eden, examining its themes of innocence, suffering, and self-discovery. Chilton presents a compelling vision of Eden as not merely a lost paradise, but a knowable reality that continues to shape our understanding of ourselves and our relationship with the divine. This exploration offers readers a fresh perspective on the nature of good and evil, the costs of knowledge, and the enduring hope for redemption.

Discover the story of Eden, a story of hope, about the gaining wisdom and self-knowledge. It is about the costs of maturation and a reckoning with our own mortality. Perfect for readers interested in biblical studies, religious history, and theological interpretation.

Explore the timeless story of Eden and its profound impact on humanity. In The First Family, Bruce Chilton delves into the biblical narrative of Eden, examining its themes of innocence, suffering, and self-discovery. Chilton presents a compelling vision of Eden as not merely a lost paradise, but...

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Bruce Chilton is one of the foremost scholars in the world of early Christianity and Judaism. He wrote the first critical translation of and commentary for the Aramaic version of Isaiah (The Isaiah Targum). His other principal publications include: Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography; Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography; Mary Magdalene: A Biography. The first Lillian Claus Professor of New Testament at Yale University, Chilton is currently Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Philosophy & Religion at Bard College and Director of the Institute for Advanced Theology.
Bruce Chilton is one of the foremost scholars in the world of early Christianity and Judaism. He wrote the first critical translation of and commentary for the Aramaic version of Isaiah (The Isaiah Targum). His other principal publications include: Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography; Rabbi Paul: ...

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