05-11-2024, 02:12 PM
Thanks Disraeli for bringing this thread here!
I have often wondered of the origins of these stories as well and if there is any basis in an historical narrative. That the story itself may have evolved from numerous sources and events that somehow were weaved together has always seemed like the most likely scenario has intrigued me.
James A. Michener’s “The Source” novel shows how one person’s take on human origins can show a plausible explanation.
Although it doesn’t tackle Eden per se, it speaks more to how religion could have evolved.
The story of Eden, would have geographically been situated east of the Zagros Mountains in an area which was once a very fertile plain, and as you had mentioned the Lake Van area has the Tigris and Euphrates rivers headwaters. The Pishon and Cush are so far away that the geography doesn’t even seem to make any sense.
I have never taken any of it literally, but reading your take on it is as plausible as any.
Sorry for the rambling, but the topic is fascinating to me and I have too many questions and thoughts tumbling out at once.
I’m going to digest this more before responding again.
Tecate
I have often wondered of the origins of these stories as well and if there is any basis in an historical narrative. That the story itself may have evolved from numerous sources and events that somehow were weaved together has always seemed like the most likely scenario has intrigued me.
James A. Michener’s “The Source” novel shows how one person’s take on human origins can show a plausible explanation.
Although it doesn’t tackle Eden per se, it speaks more to how religion could have evolved.
The story of Eden, would have geographically been situated east of the Zagros Mountains in an area which was once a very fertile plain, and as you had mentioned the Lake Van area has the Tigris and Euphrates rivers headwaters. The Pishon and Cush are so far away that the geography doesn’t even seem to make any sense.
I have never taken any of it literally, but reading your take on it is as plausible as any.
Sorry for the rambling, but the topic is fascinating to me and I have too many questions and thoughts tumbling out at once.
I’m going to digest this more before responding again.
Tecate
If it’s hot, wet and sticky and it’s not yours, don’t touch it!
