I know that Mike Horton (at least in In The Face of God) takes the ladder or stairway that Jacob saw to be a Mesopotamian ziggurat (which makes sense to me). I was wondering whether this was certain, probably, or unlikely. At least as far as I can tell, Matthew Henry and Calvin just denote it as a ladder.
Any thoughts on this from elders and others?
Also, if it was something resembling a ziggurat, is that to be seen as connected to Babel at all? As in, man tries to ascend to heaven by his own strength, but the real House of God and gate of heaven is by God's appointment and God's revelation (prefiguring Christ)?
I mean I know those thoughts might be edifying, but are they "grounded" in the text, and not just speculation?
Thanks.
Any thoughts on this from elders and others?
Also, if it was something resembling a ziggurat, is that to be seen as connected to Babel at all? As in, man tries to ascend to heaven by his own strength, but the real House of God and gate of heaven is by God's appointment and God's revelation (prefiguring Christ)?
I mean I know those thoughts might be edifying, but are they "grounded" in the text, and not just speculation?
Thanks.