The Historicity of Adam

Sandbox - Reformed Theological Seminary

The Historicity of Adam

Lesson 6

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Explain the various approaches to the historical Adam

Describe the interpretive keys to these approaches

Discuss the implications and impact of these approaches

Historical, Theological, and Literary

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation Explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered Describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation Differentiate between various critical literary approaches to historical narratives

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Describe challenges related to the Pentateuch Critique theories which deny Mosaic authorship Defend a working model for Mosaic authorship

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Explain why God desired the church to possess the book of Genesis Apply some of the lessons from the Primeval History to modern situations