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INTRODUCTION TO
GENESIS 2
Genesis 2 invites us deeper into the story— not as a contradiction to Genesis 1, but as a deliberate shift in angle and purpose. Whether read as retelling, sequel, or something else entirely, this chapter opens the door to Eden as an archetype of God’s throne room and sacred sanctuary. Here, The Man and The Woman step forward not as mere individuals but as representatives of humanity’s intended function, identity, and vocation. Instead of competing narratives, Genesis 1 and 2 form a unified portrait— cosmic order paired with sacred order— revealing what humanity was meant to be from the very beginning.