Water Restoration in Genesis 26:18–20
This essay examines the story of the quarrel between Isaac and the Gerarites over water in the Gerar Valley (Gen 26:18–20). In an ecological reading using Eric Higgs’s focal restoration perspective, the essay illustrates the ecological culture of the ancient Gerarites, who respected and appreciated...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2024
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| In: |
Interpretation
Year: 2024, Volume: 78, Issue: 1, Pages: 30-37 |
| Further subjects: | B
Water in Genesis
B Isaac B Gerar Valley B Contextual Theology B Focal Restoration B Gerarites |
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| Summary: | This essay examines the story of the quarrel between Isaac and the Gerarites over water in the Gerar Valley (Gen 26:18–20). In an ecological reading using Eric Higgs’s focal restoration perspective, the essay illustrates the ecological culture of the ancient Gerarites, who respected and appreciated the hydro-geological conditions of the Gerar Valley region. By maintaining the water ecology in the area, the Gerarites ensured a sufficient supply of water during dry seasons. |
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| ISSN: | 2159-340X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Interpretation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/00209643231202006 |