Readers, it is your turn!

 

Dr. Alice C. Linsley

I started this blog 16 years ago with the intention of exploring the Book of Genesis as an anthropologist and a Christian. I have attempted not to impose commonly circulated interpretations on the Book. Instead, I have taken a scientific approach by identifying anthropologically significant data in the text. 

What does that mean?

An anthropologist seeks data about culture traits, social structures, kinship patterns, burial customs, tools, household objects, laws, forms of governance, social hierarchies, etc. When considering the Book of Genesis this is an especially difficult task because there are many biblical populations to investigate. That is why I have focused mainly on the biblical Hebrew, a ruler-priest caste with a moiety structure and a distinctive marriage and ascendancy pattern.

Longtime readers of this blog will have noted how some of my thoughts changed over the years as more data came to light. I have the most confidence in the accuracy of the posts in last few years because many questions I have had about the early Hebrew (4400-2000 BC) have been answered to my satisfaction.

Now, dear readers, I would love to hear your questions. Please ask what you will in the comments, and I will try to address each question.

Wishing you all the best,

Alice C. Linsley