on September 16, 2011 at 3:01 am | Reply Loren Rady

Marc,

I wasn’t sure where to leave a comment. When you get this let me know if this is alright.
First of all I want you to kwow that I appreciate all of the hard work you put into each class.
Out of respect for the time restraints on the class I refrained from adding my two cents. I think this is a much better forum and I also appreciate you having this available.
I learn something each time I’m in your class. That’s a good reason to keep coming back I guess. I also agree with most of what you have to say; but, (you knew it was coming), that’s not why I’m writing.
You made a comment that Genesis 1 and 2 are telling the same story from a different point of view.
I believe that Moses was the compiler and editor of Genesis organizing books written by eyewitnisses inspired by God. I agree with the evidence and confused as to why this alows you to assume that these chapters aren’t chronological when almost every verse starts with the word “and” in a chronological sense.
This, to me, seems that you’re manipulating the text to fit your theory.

Thanks again,
L.P.
- on September 16, 2011 at 2:58 pm | Reply dmarcjacobsjr
  
  L.P.
  I appreciate your kind words and am flattered that you take the time to attend the classes and read the blog.
  I’m not sure what gave you the impression that I don’t think chapters 1 & 2 are chronological and sequential because I do. I regard the conjuctive “and” to be extremely relevant in assigning a timeline to the events.
  Just because the eye-witness, toledoth journalists represent a distinctiveness in their writing does not suggest that the record is not chronological and sequential.
  Talk to you soon,
  Marc
on October 30, 2011 at 2:33 am | Reply Jim Dunbar

I’m a scripturosity neophyte writing this comment with a toothpick on my cell phone because it has a minuscule keyboard. My other option would have been to attempt this from my home computer, but since I can only get dial up service in my area I chose the phone option. I personally appreciate the sacrifice you make to present this enlightening website. I thank God for spiritual messengers like you,pastor Skelly, Gregg Locke and others who reveal these “nuggets of hidden truths” burried in the bible…there for anybody to savour by comparing scripture to scripture. Thank you Marc.
- on October 30, 2011 at 11:35 am | Reply dmarcjacobsjr
  
  Jim,
  The kindness of your words would have been sufficient to express your gratitude, but when you factor in the effort required to reveal your thoughts I find myself profoundly humbled.
  You had me at “toothpick” and “minuscule keyboard.”
  Live bold!
  Marc