The Two Creation Stories in Genesis (Classic Reprint): A Study of Their Symbolism; With Footnotes, Appendices and Index: A Study of Their Symbolism; ... Appendices and Index (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Forrester-Brown, James S.

 
9781333854294: The Two Creation Stories in Genesis (Classic Reprint): A Study of Their Symbolism; With Footnotes, Appendices and Index: A Study of Their Symbolism; ... Appendices and Index (Classic Reprint)

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Unlock the deeper meaning behind the Genesis creation accounts and their symbolic rivers of life. This study explores how the two Creation Stories reveal a dialogue between personal and universal truth, using imagery such as the tree of knowledge and the tree of life to trace the soul’s journey toward wholeness.

This edition presents a thoughtful, text-based examination of symbolism, drawing connections across myth, philosophy, and mysticism. It frames the stories not as simple narratives but as a map of spiritual development, offering readers a lens to view passion, purpose, and the path to inner harmony.


  • Interprets the Genesis accounts as a dialogue between the self and the cosmos, with a focus on symbolic trees, life forces, and the flow of divine energy.

  • Explains how concepts like the four rivers, the Garden of Eden, and universal life relate to personal growth and cosmic order.

  • Highlights the meeting point of reason and intuition, and how daily events reflect timeless truths.

  • Offers historical and literary context through footnotes, appendices, and a curated bibliography.



Ideal for readers of religious studies, philosophy of religion, and those curious about mystical interpretations of biblical narratives.

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