![]() The Bible says what now?įor such a profoundly surprising concept, the glass ceiling (or to give its proper name: “firmament”), doesn’t need a string of disparate passages or complex word studies to explain: a pencil, paper, and Genesis 1 will suffice. My aim is to keep the graphic as concise, accessible, and self-contained as possible, so if you do wish to explore the subject more deeply, the foot of the graphic contains references and related resources for further reading. This is not because I think the graphic exhaustively covers every nuance of the subject, but because I believe it is more important to address the pastoral concerns that arise from what may be a significant shift in world view. Instead of delivering an extended commentary on the infographic I’d like to use this accompanying post to narrate my own exploration of ancient near-eastern cosmology, through discovery, incredulity, acceptance, and adoption. Note: the rest of the post will make more sense if you’ve read through the infographic first. Rather than undermining our faith, this peculiar subject helps us develop a credible and robust approach to scripture. ![]() ![]() In this infographic we see how the Bible describes humanity’s place in the universe, and how this unexpected revelation helps us to break free of modern preconceptions that limit our understanding of the Bible’s message. ![]() Have you ever wondered where all the water came from for Noah’s flood? Or how the tower of Babel’s builders expected to reach into heaven? Or how many rungs there would need to be on Jacob’s ladder? ![]()
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