Eden is real. Planted by God and inhabited by Adam and Eve, this place served as mankind’s first home. Sadly, sin and shame led to the loss of paradise and over the years the location of the garden became shrouded in mystery even as memory of it remained strong. Well, after a global flood and thousands of years of history, most people have given up any hope of finding it. The conclusion is that it was destroyed by God in the past. Still, we choose to dwell in possibility. Asking questions is good. Exploring scriptural threads is profitable. There may be yet more to the story. In episodes one and two, we examined these ideas and proposed four possible locations for the Garden of Eden. However, if you are interested in further research, let me encourage you to check out these additional resources. And as always – stay curious!
- What Happened in the Garden by Abner Chou, Editor
This book looks at the theological truths that made the events in the Garden of Eden so earth-shattering. It does a great job of expounding the Biblical text and sharing how we are still impacted by Adam and Eve’s fall into sin.
- History of Paradise by Jean Delumeau
This work presents a broad look at the topic of Eden and how it has been viewed throughout every age. It covers everything from ancient myths that could have sprung from Genesis to historical views on where it might be found.
- Paradise Found by William F. Warren
This publication first came out in 1885 and has been largely forgotten. However, it presents a logical theory for locating Eden at the top of the world. It is a long read with outdated scientific presentations, but parts of it provide an interesting look at some older theories.
- The Ancient Near East by James B. Pritchard, Editor
This book is a collection of ancient texts from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and surrounding areas. The translations provide a glimpse of ancient thought and include stories that echo in a twisted way the accounts of creation, the flood, and the fall of man.
