DAVE... Perspective certainly does play a role in answering any question, but when I give you the freedom to answer from your own perspective, it should be easy enough for you and others to consider the question and answer it based upon your best judgment. Your answer can be short or it can be long. Of course, if you are afraid of having to defend a particular position or would rather not be known to view it in such a way, then you might dodge the question and argue that it was a bad question anyway.
SLADE... The question was faulty because Avraham's participation was not defined. The question is too open ended and creates a lose-lose situation just like the question about beating your wife. In other words, the question should have been one of the two following (or something similar) (1) did Avraham have a participation in the construction of the Covenant? (2) Was he a participant in the particulars of the agreement (i.e., was there something for Avraham to do once the covenant was cut)? The answers from slade's perspective is (1) NO. (2) YES. -- slade P.S. Which four books did you purchase? ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.