Tragic Curse, or Messianic Hope? Reading Genesis 3
16 In Light of Genesis 3:15
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3350194 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacques B Doukhan (Andrews University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1116 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15091116 |
| OpenAlex | W4402821657 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
In this paper, it will be shown that Genesis 3:16 parallels the Messianic prophecy of Genesis 3:15 with which it also shares significant linguistic links and literary features. From this literary observation, it will be established that the two key words "desire" and "rule" have a positive significance which is further supported by the literary and syntactical construction of the sentences. The positive understanding of Genesis 3:16 in the light of Genesis 3:15 will also be reinforced and illuminated by the comparative analysis with the parallel text of Genesis 4:7. Rather than proclaiming the tragic "curse" of the subordinated woman in her relationship with man, the connection of Genesis 3:16 with Genesis 3:15 brings a message of blessing in the perspective of redemption
Art · Curse · Epistemology · Linguistics · Literature · Psychoanalysis · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · History · Philosophy · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |