21. תרדמה tardēmâh — “deep sleep,” ἔκστασις ekstasis — Septuagint. צלע tsēlā‛ — “rib, side, w…

EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.

The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…

And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall, etc. Although to profane persons this method of forming woman may seem ridiculous, and some …

And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon
Adam, and he slept
This was not a c…

Power over the creatures was given to man, and as a proof of this he named them all. This also shows his insight into the works of God. But though …