AUC THEOLOGICA
AUC THEOLOGICA

AUC Theologica is a peer-reviewed journal for theology published twice a year. As we publish original papers in English, German, French, and Italian, our mission is to serve as a platform both for Czech researchers, who can present their research results in these languages, and for international contributors, who are invited to enter the academic theological discussion in the heart of Europe.

The journal focuses on a wide range of theological disciplines, such as systematic theology, biblical studies, patristic studies, pastoral and spiritual theology, religious education, church history, etc. Within these fields, the journal seeks to reflect the current theological questions and problems, which often requires interdisciplinary approaches. Supporting the intersection of various theological disciplines, we thus also welcome theological papers touching other academic fields including philosophy, sociology, literary studies, and science.

Each issue consists of two sections. The thematic section presents papers of the same focus. The section called ‘Varia’ invites papers dealing with various theological themes from the perspective of all Christian traditions. Our current and past issues are approachable for free on this website in the form of Open Access.

AUC THEOLOGICA, Vol 12 No 2 (2022), 79–101

Till and Keep and God’s Indwelling

Felipe Dittrich Ferreira

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/23363398.2023.6
published online: 06. 03. 2023

abstract

This article proposes to restore the understanding of Genesis 1-2 not as an innocent prelude for the Fall, but as the blueprint for the unfolding of God’s plan for the created world. In this context, the idea that humankind was given the image of God is articulated with the instructions given by God in paradise: naming the animals (Gn 2:19), tilling and keeping the soil (Gn 2:15), multiplying, and filling and mastering the Earth (Gn 1:28). Such tasks would have the function of guiding the human development towards the likeness of God, while contributing at the same time to Earth’s development, according to the model furnished by the garden of Eden, arguably meant to be extended and multiplied. The final objective of such efforts would be to prepare the Earth for God’s indwelling. The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13), along with the Parable of the Faithful Servant (Matthew 24:42–51; Mark 13:34–37; Luke 12:35–48) could be said to warrant such interpretation.

keywords: Genesis; Creation; Image of God; Earth; Garden of Eden

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