Date of Award
4-7-2017
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department
Religion & Biblical Languages
First Advisor
A. Rahel Schafer
Abstract
This study carefully analyzes the themes found in various interactions between God and humans in the book of Genesis, viewing them through the lens of family. The majority of the texts that record direct verbal communication between God and humans reveal that God initiates such encounters in order to develop and define healthy families. Themes found in the God-human interactions parallel previous conclusions in family studies research regarding family rituals. Motivated by insights from the behavioral sciences, this work contributes to the scholarly discussion surrounding families from a theological perspective and also provides practical implications for modern-day families.
Recommended Citation
Flores, Josias A., "Families and God-human Interactions in Genesis" (2017). Honors Theses. 156.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/honors/156
Presentation Record URL
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/honors-undergraduate-poster-symposium/2017/honors-thesis/19/
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