The Meaning of Technology
Document Type
Blog
Abstract
The book of Genesis opens with the creation account describing a beautiful world of sea, earth, sky, plants, fish, birds and other animals. And then God places a human in the garden. Immediately following this part of the story is a curious verse, which at first seems out of place. The verse is Genesis 2:12, which parenthetically mentions that “The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.” A small footnote suggests that aromatic resin might refer to pearls. Why is this significant enough to be included in the creation account?
Publication Date
10-8-2021
Recommended Citation
Schuurman, Derek, "The Meaning of Technology" (2021). University Faculty Publications and Creative Works. 791.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/791