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Edward Alexander
16th August 2011, 21:20
Here is the true story about Adam & Eve and what that all is about. Once and for all.
Were Adam and Eve being "tricked" by the serpent to eat the Fruit of Knowledge from the Tree of Life - or maybe not?
What they really did, and what that symbolizes, is that they lived under the rule of a Lesser God, a Evil Creator, which we still do, but they discovered the Qabalistic Tree of Life - it was not an actual real physical tree or apple, that was symbolism - and they gained access to the Fruit of Knowledge from discovering their spiritual aspects, and thus became aware of the difference between Good and Evil and themselves etc. The Serpent represents the Kundalini Rising which is an effect of Illumination and Enlightenment and which is needed to receive the "Fruit of Knowledge" from the "Tree of Life". The Serpent was NOT Evil, it was quite the opposite, the God of the Bible was the Evil one, and god filled with rage when he saw that the people represented by Adam and Eve had found the "secret" to their own existence, spiritual reality, their Soul, and thus ultimately a path to be Free from the Physical Prison planet they were in.
So as summary:
Adam & Eve = Mankind
Tree = Kabbalistic Tree of Life
Apple = Fruit of Knowledge - symbol of the understanding gained from "climbing" the tree of life.
Serpent = Kundalini energ / spirit, which ascends ("climbs the tree") to reveal the Fruit of Knowledge (truth, understanding).
The whole story of Adam & Eve represents mankinds practice with the Kabbala, a spiritual system for development and insights, and what the results of such practice will be - the ability to understand more ("knowing the difference between good and evil", as per the bible, meaning being more conscious and aware of ones own actions and thus able to get on the "right path"). It is an esoteric and symbolic text, not meant to be taken literal as actual events or the way the story is presented.
Below is an illustration of this Kabbalistic Tree of Life, and the different parts it consists of, where you start at bottom and work ("climb", as the serpent on its way up the tree) up towards the top (where you reach "The Fruit of Knowledge" - Highest Wisdom).
http://www.amaluxherbal.com/images/Books/Cabalah%20of%20the%20Hebrews%20redrawn%20web.jpg
And here is a video introduction briefly explaining the meaning of the different parts of the Tree of Life:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFcE31vnTbM
What all this really means, is that "God", an evil tyrant entity/deity NOT the Real God above All, wanted mankind to stay ignorant in the lowest part of the Tree of Life, only being present here in the physical world, and not gain the experience and understanding of all aspects above which would make mankind free. That's why this biblical "God" got angry when Mankind discovered the secret of how to gain this Understanding all the way to the top of the Tree of Life, where the Fruit of Knowledge is.
Hope this cleared up all these misunderstandings about the Adam & Eve story and what its symbolizing.
shadowstalker
16th August 2011, 21:25
i new this for a long time in fact I put it in one of my books , nice to know i wasn't the only one who saw this in this meaning.
Edward Alexander
16th August 2011, 22:15
Nice to see other's discovered that as well. Then again, it should be pretty obvious to anyone whom have at least some basic knowledge on the Kabbala and esoteric symbolism. The text itself was even written in a way that would make it obvious that it didnt refer to any actual real events as literally written, since the mere thought of that is absurd with talking snakes flying around in trees handling out apples to people etc. Fairly illogical, on the other hand looking at it through a qabalistic perspective, completely logical.
Lord Sidious
16th August 2011, 22:52
Have you read The 13th Stone by R Lewis, Edward?
Marsila
16th August 2011, 23:28
The thing about God and god, reminds a bit of what George Kavassilas said in one of his videos. That entity called Lucifer the devil whatever is the god of this Earth, however the real God the unity eternal love one, is the God of this god, and the whole universe to.
good diagram and video.
ghostrider
16th August 2011, 23:36
Why is the bible refered to as the AUTHORIZED king james version? didn't know king james of England had the power to authorize or un-authorize the translation of the sumerian tablets. The words of the Creator have no need of King James' seal of approval. We only get to read what they want us to read about ancient history. If the tree was a danger to adam/eve why not not just break out the chain saw? I'm being sarcastic forgive me, been one of those matrix days. Thanks for the thread very interesting indeed. keep in mind written in spirit, must be read in spirit. the carnal mind won't understand it, it stays hidden until the spirit moves on the indiviual....
Edward Alexander
17th August 2011, 00:14
The thing about God and god, reminds a bit of what George Kavassilas said in one of his videos. That entity called Lucifer the devil whatever is the god of this Earth, however the real God the unity eternal love one, is the God of this god, and the whole universe to.
good diagram and video.
Ok, I have never seen any material of this person, but if he says that he is correct and probably has some good insights and experiences himself. Though, since I know nothing about him, I can't say much. Maybe I will take a look to see if he's a truthteller or not
Edward Alexander
17th August 2011, 00:22
Why is the bible refered to as the AUTHORIZED king james version? didn't know king james of England had the power to authorize or un-authorize the translation of the sumerian tablets. The words of the Creator have no need of King James' seal of approval. We only get to read what they want us to read about ancient history. If the tree was a danger to adam/eve why not not just break out the chain saw? I'm being sarcastic forgive me, been one of those matrix days. Thanks for the thread very interesting indeed. keep in mind written in spirit, must be read in spirit. the carnal mind won't understand it, it stays hidden until the spirit moves on the indiviual....
Yes that was the reason, it was "authorized" for the use of DECEIT against the population. It was determined to be appropriately perverted and misleading enough to put it out in circulation in the public and have people starting to follow it and believe in it, while they, the ones behind it all, could sit back, smile, and know they would get even more control and power over their gullible slaves.
And indeed, the text about Adam & Eve was written by people deeply involved with spiritual practices, the occult, esoteric and magic. So, for them this was a completely natural way to write it down and spread it around keeping the original message there yet hidden from direct plain sight. They knew that those it was intended for would be experienced in the same arts and see the message for what it was immediately.
Marsila
17th August 2011, 00:35
The thing about God and god, reminds a bit of what George Kavassilas said in one of his videos. That entity called Lucifer the devil whatever is the god of this Earth, however the real God the unity eternal love one, is the God of this god, and the whole universe to.
good diagram and video.
Ok, I have never seen any material of this person, but if he says that he is correct and probably has some good insights and experiences himself. Though, since I know nothing about him, I can't say much. Maybe I will take a look to see if he's a truthteller or not
yep that i already thought, and was just marveling to myself at how more spiritually evolved people (enlightened) people like you and him have the same keys or truths even when never knowing about each other. his videos are on this forum somewhere but they're real long.
Anyway amazing post here and that other post about the real Jesus, as it was brief factual and straight to the point. so thanks for posting them!
Edward Alexander
17th August 2011, 16:28
Yes, universal truths remains the same for those whom experiences and discovers them. And thanks, glad you found interest in my writing.
Edward Alexander
6th September 2011, 01:18
The bible is filled with esoteric, occult & alchemycal references and metaphores. It is written for those who know how to interpret the meaning, to conceal the real truths from the general public and perhaps governments of the time.
Other examples includes Moses and his 10 commandments which themselves represents each one of the 10 sephiras of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life mentioned above in my original post.
And you have Jesus and the 12 disciples , representing the 12 months of a year and the 12 zodiacs together with the Sun (Or Moon, depending on the interpretation). 13 being a very important occult number and in kabbala relates to the power of rising above the 12 zodiacs and their influences and becoming a higher master not being subject to the effects of the lower planes of existence that is governed by the 12 zodiacs. Of course this also ties in with Astrology, and both the Kabbalah and Astrlogy along with Tarot works perfectly together and reflects each other.
Further on, you have the "crucifixion" age of Jesus at 33, another highly important kabbalistic number. The Kabbalistic Tree of Life consisting of the 32 Paths of Wisdom, where the 33rd level would mean above and at same level as God. These 32 paths are the 10 main sephiraths and the 22 paths that connect them with eachother. In turn, an example again on how it also relates to the system of Tarot which has 22 cards in its Major Arcana, themselves representing the 22 paths connecting through the 10 sephiras on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life.
You could also look at examples that goes more into alchemy, such as Jesus turning Water into Wine, which is just a metaphore of transmuting from one state of being, to a higher state of being, in the same way the classical example of turning Lead into Gold is used. And, this is the goal of kabbalah, to transmute from a lower ignorant conscious and awareness to a higher, self-realization or enlightened state.
Of course much more, that's just a couple examples showing that the texts are not literal, but hidden kabbalistic & occult references relating to specific practices and spiritual systems.
astrid
6th September 2011, 01:28
I can also see the tree of life relating to the chakra system, what are your views on this EA??
Edward Alexander
6th September 2011, 01:42
Indeed, there is also a connection with the Chakras through the Sephiras and the different states those chakras can be in, through different levels of spiritual practice where they transmute and strenghten and connect eachother all the way. After all, it's all about the Inner Self here, and developing from one state to a higher state of being, progressing and advancing on ones path.
Agape
6th September 2011, 01:47
The Sephirotic tree is a system , you could well say it's like basic programming language of old . It is universal because it's based on principles and connects all natural phenomena to dimensions, hierarchies , the Divine Order .
It's a base of Matrix if you may, in simple terms .
Tantric Mandalas are used in similar ways, as blueprints , information grids, linking macro and microcosm . They're even more complicated in expression and points of reference . Some of the old resources are linking hebrew and indian traditions to old Egypt and beyond.
These 'systems' , matrices found countless uses in astronomy, astrology , medicine, architecture , not to speak about their spiritual values , containing clues to what is today called 'ascension'.
Earlier ascension was called 'path to enlightenment' or 'search for the original man' .
Truth is One and but seers and sages express it different ways .
Yet the Truth behind remains Tabu , especially in these orders no matter of their current geographical location and historical context , the tradition is being preserved as intact as possible which is good because it preserves clues to deep memories of mankind .
Once and if you discover what is behind , you might well be surprised, amazed , in good sense .
In another words, the systems are still ..say blueprints, matrices . They can activate the original intelligence in you which may by accident ;) start functioning independently , in the exalted dimension of reality.
And once for all, if you want to hear this, this intelligence, human heritage comes from times before times , from another world, another Sun, our home in Stars where we looked different, lived perfect and did not suffer ..
till we've accidentally landed on Earth and that's called 'the fall from Paradise' where all the trouble started , with split of genders, with imperfect bodies and forgetful minds .
Now we all subconsciously, long to return to the original state, to our home, the real paradise .
But, till mankind as one man reaches certain level of recovery and overgrows the issue of earthly gravity it's fairly impossible to accomplish .
The way is long ..
:angel:
astrid
6th September 2011, 01:58
As i see it, there are many paths to the same place.
Time, energies, vibrations, doorways are now present and available for those that seek them.
Where as previously this might have been a much more arduous task.
Also, these paths are much easier to walk as so many before us have cleared the way.
One of the largest hurdles as i see it, is trust and faith in the belief that we are all so powerful.
Dogma of any kind is no longer needed.
astrid
6th September 2011, 02:06
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I always loved Robert Anton Wilson's View of the world and it fits right in here.
No disrespect to anyone intended, it's just pretty much expresses my personal take on belief systems in general....
Edward Alexander
6th September 2011, 02:45
Believing in what anyone tells you is just total ignorance and gullibility , one should always search out the truth oneself from direct personal experiences, observations, studies and research - I dont want people to just believe what I say because it may sound logical, take it into consideration, contemplate upon it, and do the rest of the work on your path on your own to truly know.
Lord Sidious
6th September 2011, 10:17
Have you read The 13th Stone by R Lewis, Edward?
Bump for Uncle Ed.
loveandgratitude
6th September 2011, 10:34
Why is the bible refered to as the AUTHORIZED king james version? didn't know king james of England had the power to authorize or un-authorize the translation of the sumerian tablets. The words of the Creator have no need of King James' seal of approval. We only get to read what they want us to read about ancient history. If the tree was a danger to adam/eve why not not just break out the chain saw? I'm being sarcastic forgive me, been one of those matrix days. Thanks for the thread very interesting indeed. keep in mind written in spirit, must be read in spirit. the carnal mind won't understand it, it stays hidden until the spirit moves on the indiviual....
It was not written by King James but by his handlers. King James was too busy with little boys.
witchy1
6th September 2011, 10:57
Heres a really really old "tree of life". Full of alchemy. Can anyone decipher???
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The One
6th September 2011, 11:10
Hope this cleared up all these misunderstandings about the Adam & Eve story and what its symbolizing.
Never believed it in the first place as much of our history is a lie.
Also The Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the Most Worshipful, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick 33°, Duke of Kent, Knight of the Garter, Field Marshall, GCMC, GCVO, ADC, Hereditary Grand Master of Anglo-American Freemasonry
The previous Duke of Kent - George Edward Alexander Edmund was installed as Grand Master by King George VI in 1939. He died three years later in 1942 in a mysterious plane crash in Scotland, six months after it was alleged he and the Duke of Hamilton had kept a moonlight appointment with ReichFuerher Rudolf Hess on the Caledonian Moor.
Historians tell us that the late Grand Master was Pro Nazi and travelled the Fatherland in order to better educate the King about National Socialism, so as to allow the Empire to "come to an understanding" with The New World Order, European Occultist's latest 'Great Work'.
Did you name yourself after him
Someoneson1
6th September 2011, 11:29
I have always loved the metaphor (the splitting of the atom) I have always seen this story as the first division yin yang good bad male female. Prior to this split there was union with no difference in the place of creation.
OnyxKnight
6th September 2011, 11:57
Have you read The 13th Stone by R Lewis, Edward?
Bump for Uncle Ed.
'Nugget Apprentice' assisting bump :P
Russ1959
6th September 2011, 12:54
I dont know why but the first image that appeared to me was that it reminded me of the DNA symbol
Pony Express
6th September 2011, 13:33
Thank you, Edward, for saying it. The creator of Adam and this earth is NOT the true God of the All.
Jesus is not the Son of this false god. Jesus's Father is the true God of the All. When He came to this earth and said so, He was killed.
This false god will go to any lengths to silence truth about his spurious claims. He has overseen the re-writing of history as the Old Testament canon, much of which is violent, vindictive and inaccurate. He has overseen a vast and far-reaching deception about how humanity came to be. Entire civilizations have been removed, with hardly a trace.
The lie, however, has never changed. "I am a jealous god, and there are no other gods beside me." He's still saying it.
The truth is tucked in the most astonishing places, and those who seek will find it. There is a plan.
Thank you.
The One
6th September 2011, 13:54
Only the fighters have any hope of beating the system once it's at work against them.Most people, fighters or not, are beaten in the end, you finish up not knowing who you can trust. You can get no help because your story sounds so paranoid that you are thought a crank, one of those nuts who think the whole world is a conspiracy against them. It is a strange phenomenon. By setting up a situation that most people will think of as fantasy, these people can poison every part of a person's life. If they give in they go under. If they don't give in It's only putting off the day because if they fight, so much unhappiness will be brought to the people around them that there will likely come a time when even their families turn against them out of desperation. When that happens and they are without friends wherever they look, they become easy meat. The newspapers will not touch them'.
There is a plan thats for sure and a few people will believe they know the truth and spread the word.My opinion as stated in my signature no one person can ever change the truth, but the truth, once learned, can and will change the person and you must be the change you wish to see in the world.
As quoted by
'Christopher'
Senior Whitehall Civil Servant and Freemason
Quoted in Stephen Knight's The Brotherhood
'There is no defence against an evil which only the victims and the perpetrators know exists
FrankoL
6th September 2011, 18:51
What I have learned so far that religions are in fact astrology. Stories within Bible are for kids to learn on most funny way possible. In fact all religions are astrology based. Adam, Eve, Jesus, Mary, Moses and rest are myth characters. Maybe there are some true stories but are not that important.
Core is Astrology. Why? Well, everything is connected. To explain it shortly astrology is your body, also planet system and galaxy. Each represents a cycle (daily, yearly and great year).
1. Body (Caduceus function)
Serpent is your spine. It has 33 vertebrae. From bottom you may find two nerves (magnetic and electric energy) interlinked around spine 7 times (7 Chakras). On the top of spine is pineal gland, activated from bottom of the spine through 33 vertebrae and 7 Chakras or 7 planets. There is cavity - domain of Mercury and this is being enlightened = etheric connection. Same can be explained throughout tree of life (22 paths).
However starting part, base chakra = carbon = cube (666) = Saturn = Beast aspect (Most of population so far). Not enlightened. Man is born under 6 and reborn (if) in 7 = enlightened.
2. Time (day_year_great year) aspect is everything about the sun
Divided into 12 parts, 12 astrological signs. 7 days = 7 planets.
aries = rising sun, horizon = equinox, Leo = christ or Horus = solstice; sun set = Set = equinox; w.solstice ...
...continue to infinity.
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I have learned this and much more in only two hours (not only Adam and Eve chapter). It doesn't take scientist to understand it. No big deal. Bible decoded - full stop.
What you want to say or explain OP? 1111 phenomena?
KosmicKat
7th September 2011, 11:37
Why is the bible refered to as the AUTHORIZED king james version? didn't know king james of England had the power to authorize or un-authorize the translation of the sumerian tablets.
brief history lesson: the "King James" version was "authorized to be read in churches", this at a time when religious dissent was spreading like wildfire after Luther had let loose the dogs of the reformation and King Henry VIII had proclaimed himself the spiritual king of England, seizing that power from the pope (whose approval he had previously obtained for his "defense of the faith" - the English royal family still use the motto Fidei defensor in some contexts).
Unified Serenity
7th September 2011, 11:54
Nice to see other's discovered that as well. Then again, it should be pretty obvious to anyone whom have at least some basic knowledge on the Kabbala and esoteric symbolism. The text itself was even written in a way that would make it obvious that it didnt refer to any actual real events as literally written, since the mere thought of that is absurd with talking snakes flying around in trees handling out apples to people etc. Fairly illogical, on the other hand looking at it through a qabalistic perspective, completely logical.
When you read the bible in it's original language the word for "Serpent" is Nachash. Depending on where the accents are put in the word it changes it's meaning. Based on my studies from the earliest known texts, the word used in the bible in Genesis for "serpent" is not snake, but a shining one. The deceiver is said to come as a messenger of light, to be highly beautiful, cunning, full of wisdom, pride etc.. Lot's of words in the English transation are wrong. I know we were all taught the story, but few study in the original languages using tools available fairly easily to all. I hear what you are saying, and understand your pov. I am not saying you are wrong, but just pointing out that it's an error imho to continue the story of the snake talking to Eve. It also never said she bit an apple. It says fruit. It would be more logical that it might have been a fig, and that would shed more light on the parable of the fig tree. After all, they sewed fig leaves to cover their nakedness. That has a much deeper meaning if you study the symbolism of the fig and know about fig wasps.
I'll leave it there. As for the kabbalah and the tree of life, I have heard the hypothesis of that before, and it's an interesting thought to ponder.
Maunagarjana
18th June 2012, 16:31
When you read the bible in it's original language the word for "Serpent" is Nachash. Depending on where the accents are put in the word it changes it's meaning. Based on my studies from the earliest known texts, the word used in the bible in Genesis for "serpent" is not snake, but a shining one. The deceiver is said to come as a messenger of light, to be highly beautiful, cunning, full of wisdom, pride etc.. Lot's of words in the English transation are wrong. I know we were all taught the story, but few study in the original languages using tools available fairly easily to all. I hear what you are saying, and understand your pov. I am not saying you are wrong, but just pointing out that it's an error imho to continue the story of the snake talking to Eve.
This makes sense to me, especially in light of the Gnostic Christian belief that the "serpent" in the Garden was Christ coming to free the enslaved Adam and Eve from the tyranny of the Demiurge. This would seem like heresy to most fundamentalist Christians, but few Christians seem to realize that the story of Genesis was reinterpreted much down the line and that Satan being the tempter and Original Sin were very late in the game interpretations of the story.
I can see how the "serpent"/"shining one" confusion could happen, considering what I've read in a book by scholar Gary Greenberg called "101 Myths of the Bible" about how, after being released from Babylonian captivity, the Jews returned to the Holy Land and "rediscovered" the Torah, which was found hidden in the temple. This was in the time of King Josiah. This may actually be the period when Genesis was formulated into one text from several other texts that were different versions of the story from different surviving traditions. It could be that being slaves in Babylon for all that time had alienated them so much from their oral histories that they had to relearn much of them from scratch, and in doing so, made errors in interpretation that were passed down through the centuries.
It also never said she bit an apple. It says fruit. It would be more logical that it might have been a fig, and that would shed more light on the parable of the fig tree. After all, they sewed fig leaves to cover their nakedness. That has a much deeper meaning if you study the symbolism of the fig and know about fig wasps.
I like Onyxknight's explanation that the Genesis story is really about the early versions of humans that had been genetically engineered by ETs and how they had developed into becoming self aware prematurely. Perhaps this happened because some interloping group of ETs had intervened in the process. Whether such a group could be characterized as the tempting saboteur or the helpful liberator, who knows? It may even have been a natural process that was a function of our peculiar genetics which had confounded the expectations of whoever was overseeing the project/projects. This may sound pretty far out there, but to me it makes perfect sense. Far more sense than the usual interpretation, imho
Krullenjongen
19th June 2012, 11:47
Here is the true story about Adam & Eve and what that all is about. Once and for all.
Were Adam and Eve being "tricked" by the serpent to eat the Fruit of Knowledge from the Tree of Life - or maybe not?
What they really did, and what that symbolizes, is that they lived under the rule of a Lesser God, a Evil Creator, which we still do, but they discovered the Qabalistic Tree of Life - it was not an actual real physical tree or apple, that was symbolism - and they gained access to the Fruit of Knowledge from discovering their spiritual aspects, and thus became aware of the difference between Good and Evil and themselves etc. The Serpent represents the Kundalini Rising which is an effect of Illumination and Enlightenment and which is needed to receive the "Fruit of Knowledge" from the "Tree of Life". The Serpent was NOT Evil, it was quite the opposite, the God of the Bible was the Evil one, and god filled with rage when he saw that the people represented by Adam and Eve had found the "secret" to their own existence, spiritual reality, their Soul, and thus ultimately a path to be Free from the Physical Prison planet they were in.
So as summary:
Adam & Eve = Mankind
Tree = Kabbalistic Tree of Life
Apple = Fruit of Knowledge - symbol of the understanding gained from "climbing" the tree of life.
Serpent = Kundalini energ / spirit, which ascends ("climbs the tree") to reveal the Fruit of Knowledge (truth, understanding).
The whole story of Adam & Eve represents mankinds practice with the Kabbala, a spiritual system for development and insights, and what the results of such practice will be - the ability to understand more ("knowing the difference between good and evil", as per the bible, meaning being more conscious and aware of ones own actions and thus able to get on the "right path"). It is an esoteric and symbolic text, not meant to be taken literal as actual events or the way the story is presented.
Below is an illustration of this Kabbalistic Tree of Life, and the different parts it consists of, where you start at bottom and work ("climb", as the serpent on its way up the tree) up towards the top (where you reach "The Fruit of Knowledge" - Highest Wisdom).
http://www.amaluxherbal.com/images/Books/Cabalah%20of%20the%20Hebrews%20redrawn%20web.jpg
And here is a video introduction briefly explaining the meaning of the different parts of the Tree of Life:
eFcE31vnTbM
What all this really means, is that "God", an evil tyrant entity/deity NOT the Real God above All, wanted mankind to stay ignorant in the lowest part of the Tree of Life, only being present here in the physical world, and not gain the experience and understanding of all aspects above which would make mankind free. That's why this biblical "God" got angry when Mankind discovered the secret of how to gain this Understanding all the way to the top of the Tree of Life, where the Fruit of Knowledge is.
Hope this cleared up all these misunderstandings about the Adam & Eve story and what its symbolizing.
In the words of William Cooper.
"This (the above) is taught in every masonic temple in this land, every secret brotherhood and every secret society".
This teaching is satanic at it's core and came through the ages via the ancient mystery schools (which includes the kabbalah) through the teachings of theosophy (Blavatsky and bailey) and now through the new age teachings.
If you are interested watch the video's "Age of Deceit" and "aquarius - the age of evil" on youtube.
(i did not post them here because they have been posted on avalon more than once)
markpierre
19th June 2012, 13:36
Dang, So that's it now? I have to believe that? All the foggy ideas cleared up with better ideas.
I was freer believing nothing.
conk
21st June 2012, 15:30
Have you read The 13th Stone by R Lewis, Edward?
Bump for Uncle Ed.this book is hard to find. Any ideas?
Titan Orion
26th December 2012, 03:34
Im late to this I know, but the video is showing as unavailable! Any ideas?
Also a good summary of the Adam & Eve thing, a couple of years ago me and a few friends came to the same conclusion about the Tree of Life and learning the difference between Good and Evil etc. I havent read the Bible but have learnt enough of it to see the amount of (potential) contradictions between the content and what most people assume of it.
Still not sure where I sit on the Serpent business.
markpierre
26th December 2012, 07:48
This may or may not be interesting. Depends on how interested you are in getting the story straight. It IS a story.
There are two distinct trees in the garden.
One is the 'Tree of the knowledge of good and evil' which is a merism (if you can take the ancient Hebrew scholars word for it) meaning essentially 'everything'. Good and evil, and everything in between.
And eating the fruit of that tree, or the effects of 'knowing everything', is death. What they meant by 'death'? I don't know. Conceptual/dualistic thinking seems pretty dead to me.
So that's a possibility.
And eating of the OTHER tree, the 'Tree of Life', was a guarantee of eternal life. What they meant by 'life', I don't know either. But freedom from belief systems, and organizing thoughts that limit
our range of pure experience is a possibility. That would include the OP and all of the speculation that follows it.
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