RE: The puzzle of Adam

In a message dated 11/30/2004 11:06:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Don Perrett" <donperrett@genesisproclaimed.org> writes:

>Thanks again for the comments:
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>Rich wrote:
>Why was it important Jesus be remembered for his celibacy? In the pre-fall Adamic state there is no sexual desire. Celibacy would be the outward manifestation of desire's absence and proof of Jesus' divinity.
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>rich faussette
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>Don P:
>While I agree that Jesus was celibate and that the reason is as you describe, I would make note that there was sex (pro-creative) pre-fall.
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But not pre-Eve. The comparison is made between Jesus and the pre-Eve pre fall Adam. According to the kabbalists before Eve was created from Adam, there was no DESIRE. Once male and female were separated, they desired that which they lacked and sought from the other.

rich
Received on Wed Dec 1 08:39:09 2004