The Cross-Textual Method and the J Stories in Genesis in the Light of a Chinese Philosophical Text

Craig Y. S. Ho

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Abstract

This article consists of three parts: first, a critical reflection on Archie Lee’s proposal of a “cross-textual” hermeneutics; second, a review of his cross-textual reading of Genesis 1–3; and third, a new reading of some of the J stories in Genesis 2–38 in the light of the teaching of the Chinese philosopher Kâo Tsze is presented. Against Mencius’ view that virtues are innate, Kâo Tsze believes that human nature is neither good nor bad and argues that the two basic instincts “to eat and to mate” are the common nature that humans share with other animals.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCongress Volume Leiden 2004
EditorsAndré Lemaire
Place of PublicationLeiden; Boston
PublisherBrill
Pages419–439
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9789047408772
ISBN (Print)9789004149137
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameVetus Testamentum, Supplements
Volume109
ISSN (Print)0083-5889

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