The Value Of Human Life: A Study Of The Story Of The Flood (genesis 6-9) (supplements To Vetus Testamentum)

This text examines the way in which the story of the flood in Genesis 6-9 presents the ethical question of the value of human life. The sources J and P are examined to see how their combination in the canonical text enhances interpretation. Several themes of the story are studied, including the causes of the flood, the righteousness of Noah, God's repentance, creation and uncreation, the covenant and the image of God. The work concludes by arguing that the value of human life is found in man's relation to God (Genesis 9:6). This Book Examines The Way In Which The Story Of The Flood In Genesis 6-9 Presents The Ethical Question Of The Value Of Human Life. The Sources J And P Are Examined To See How Their Combination In The Canonical Text Enhances Interpretation. Several Themes Of The Story Are Studied Including The Causes Of The Flood, The Righteousness Of Noah, God's Repentance, Creation And Uncreation, The Covenant And The Image Of God. The Work Concludes By Arguing That The Value Of Human Life Is Found In Man's Relation To God (gen. 9:6).--book Jacket. By P.j. Harland. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [215]-228) And Indexes. Preliminary material -- Introduction -- Chapter One: The Causes of the Flood -- Chapter Two: The Righteousness of Noah -- Chapter Three: God's Repentance in Genesis 6:6 -- Chapter Four: Creation, Uncreation and Re-Creation -- Chapter Five: Restoration -- Chapter Six: Genesis 9:1-7 -- Chapter Seven: The image of God -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index of Modern Authors -- Index of Biblical References This book offers a fascinating, original approach to the story of the flood in Genesis by providing an exegesis of the text which examines the way the account deals with the ethical question of the value of human life. Introduction I. The Causes of the Flood II. The Righteousness of Noah III. God's Repentance in Genesis 6:6 IV. Creation, Uncreation and Re-creation V. Restoration VI. Genesis 9:1–7 VII. The Image of God Conclusion