Adam and Adamah: A Feminist Re-examination of Gender and Environment in the Yahwist’s Narrative
The Christian tradition of patriarchy often traces its roots to the Yahwist creation narrative in Genesis 2:21-25. The study asks a pivotal question: “Does the Yahwist creation narrative teach male primacy?" However, a closer examination of the Hebrew words "Adam" and "Adamah&qu...
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The Christian tradition of patriarchy often traces its roots to the Yahwist creation narrative in Genesis 2:21-25. The study asks a pivotal question: “Does the Yahwist creation narrative teach male primacy?" However, a closer examination of the Hebrew words "Adam" and "Adamah" suggests a more egalitarian relationship between man and woman. This study aims to re-examine the narrative using grammatical analysis and feminist hermeneutics to challenge the traditional interpretation of male headship. While some interpretations have been influenced by eisegesis, a careful analysis suggests that the Yahwist narrative does not explicitly advocate for male primacy. Instead, it presents a non-derogatory view of the feminine gender and emphasizes humanity’s responsibility to care for the earth. Hence, the study advocates for a reconsideration of male headship in the Christian traditions.
Keywords: Yahwist Creation Narrative. Exegesis. Eisegesis. Adam. Adamah.
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| spelling | doaj-art-114de7090f444cf1a2eef5bbae018e4f2025-08-20T03:22:18ZengFaculdade Jesuíta de Filosofia e TeologiaPerspectiva Teológica0102-44692176-87572025-05-0157110.20911/21768757v57n1e05843/2025Adam and Adamah: A Feminist Re-examination of Gender and Environment in the Yahwist’s NarrativeUzoma Amos Dike0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7621-4011National Open University of Nigeria The Christian tradition of patriarchy often traces its roots to the Yahwist creation narrative in Genesis 2:21-25. The study asks a pivotal question: “Does the Yahwist creation narrative teach male primacy?" However, a closer examination of the Hebrew words "Adam" and "Adamah" suggests a more egalitarian relationship between man and woman. This study aims to re-examine the narrative using grammatical analysis and feminist hermeneutics to challenge the traditional interpretation of male headship. While some interpretations have been influenced by eisegesis, a careful analysis suggests that the Yahwist narrative does not explicitly advocate for male primacy. Instead, it presents a non-derogatory view of the feminine gender and emphasizes humanity’s responsibility to care for the earth. Hence, the study advocates for a reconsideration of male headship in the Christian traditions. Keywords: Yahwist Creation Narrative. Exegesis. Eisegesis. Adam. Adamah. https://www.faje.edu.br/periodicos/index.php/perspectiva/article/view/5843 |
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