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The Journal of Theological Studies Advance Access originally published online on November 20, 2007
The Journal of Theological Studies 2008 59(1):22-40; doi:10.1093/jts/flm032
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Did the Interpreters Get it Right? Genesis 2–3 Reconsidered

R. W. L. Moberly

Durham University

Correspondence: R.W.L.Moberly{at}durham.ac.uk


  Abstract

A response to James Barr on the issue of how to depict God's words in Genesis 2:17 if the warning of death as a consequence of disobedience appears unrealized in the subsequent narrative. Barr's point that ‘lie’ is an inappropriate depiction is accepted, but the issue is recast in terms of whether God's words would be sheqer, unreliable. An interpretation of the overall narrative, congruous with the decision about the nature of God's words, is offered.


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