2. Bible Passages
Glossary 2: Bible Passages
| Bible Passage | Categorization & Context | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1–3 (Anthropomorphic & Creation Accounts) | Alluded to - Portrays God with human-like features and emotions (an anthropomorphic vision of God). This literalist portrayal is contrasted with Spinoza’s theology of an infinite, non-anthropomorphic God. | 260901 |
| Genesis 12, 15, 17 (Abrahamic Covenant) | Referenced - Discussed in the context of the covenant God makes with Abraham. God promises Abraham a long life, wealth, and infinite posterity rather than a heavenly afterlife, supporting Uriel da Costa's argument that the Torah does not teach the immortality of the soul. | 260901 |
| Genesis (Book of) | Referenced - Mentioned as part of the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch) / Christian Bible that the Amsterdam city fathers protected from Uriel da Costa's critical publications. | 260901 |
| Exodus (Book of) | Referenced - Mentioned as part of the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch) / Christian Bible that the Amsterdam city fathers protected from Uriel da Costa's critical publications. | 260901 |
| Leviticus (Book of) | Referenced - Mentioned as part of the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch) / Christian Bible that the Amsterdam city fathers protected from Uriel da Costa's critical publications. | 260901 |
| Numbers (Book of) | Referenced - Mentioned as part of the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch) / Christian Bible that the Amsterdam city fathers protected from Uriel da Costa's critical publications. | 260901 |
| Deuteronomy (Book of) | Referenced - Mentioned as part of the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch) / Christian Bible that the Amsterdam city fathers protected from Uriel da Costa's critical publications. | 260901 |
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