Genesis - Land, Nation and Country

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This research examines the development of the concepts of land, nation and country as elements of spirituality that begin in Genesis and that surface repeatedly throughout the Old Testament. The research describes why and how the concept achieves resonance and importance in the text.

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"This passage, echoed in various ways throughout Genesis and the books following, indicates that God intends to create a special relationship with the people of whom Abram is the patriarch. In some passages, the terms land, nation, and country seem to be used interchangeably, while in others the word of choice appears meant to refine and narrow meaning. What is especially noteworthy, however, is that the word land is most often associated with the people of Israel, who are also the people of God. Indeed, it will be seen that the concept of the people of Israel as a nation is often subsumed into the image of the people (or indeed the nation) on the land. This theme comes to dominate narrative development of the entire Old Testament, with the physical presence of the people of Israel on the land being tied to the status of their relationship with God."

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