 Eve
has been blamed and maligned for centuries for the downfall of humankind.
This is the age-old story in Genesis of beginnings. The Jews know
the first five books of the Bible as the "Torah"; these are the Holy
Books of Judaism. Christians revere these books as part of the Bible.
There are two accounts of Creation in Genesis. In the Torah, two
names are usually used for the Divine. One is Elohim, which is translated
into English as "God". The name Elohim is actually plural in the
original Hebrew, it means powers and encompasses both the feminine
and masculine genders. Genesis 1: 26-27 Elohim said, "Let us make
a human in our own image, in our likeness." So Elohim created the
human in the image of Elohim. In Elohim's own image, male and female,
did Elohim create them. The Bible began with a powerful acknowledgment
of the dual nature of the Divine Source of Being although The One.
Through the years the "ineffable" came to be thought of as singular
and male, "He" was called "God". When Eve disobeyed "Him" she was
cursed with male domination and the divine feminine shared Eve's
fate. The feminine aspect of the Divine Creator has been denied.
Perhaps women in general have become lost by not recognizing the
value in the feminine. Existing in extremes as the pendulum swings,
either in constant slavery under the name of "God" or rebellious
behavior in secular freedoms.
Could it be that through the centuries and even now world decisions
made through various religious beliefs and innumerable political
views appear to be imbalanced. Heavy on the patriarchal side, seeking
dominance and superiority by way of imposed religious beliefs, territorial
acquisitions and monetary riches... regardless the cost of human
destruction all in the name of "God". After all, humanity's history
is and has been war, and more war, conquer and enslave, confiscate,
rape and pillage. And all opposing sides pray and believe that their "God" is
on their side. Male dominance with no balance doesn't seem to have
been an example of a loving Divine Creator for countless multitudes
who have fallen under the swaths of swords, bullets, bombs or other
instruments of war and hate. Where is love when there is abuse to
family members and the teaching of boys by force or by fear for so-called
superiority?
The second account of creation, Genesis 2: 21-24 Adam was totally
smitten with Elohim's creation of Eve from his rib. Genesis 3:1-6
When Eve was approached by the serpent and Eve pondered the urgings
of the serpent to partake of the forbidden fruit. And Eve saw that
the tree was good to eat and pleasing to the eye, and delightful
to the mind; and she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and
gave to her man who did eat. It does not read that she "tempted" him
as so many preach. She just gave it to him and he ate. And he too
used his gift of free will. In earlier history and even today some
Christian and religious leaders view women as "the gateway to hell".
Eve is so pensive as she ponders the enticing and stirring words
of the "serpent". Adam is close by, but not taking the initiative
to chase the snake away, observing but not speaking a word. But look
close; Adam did not protect the perfect garden or Eve or himself!
Some believe Hebrew scribes seeking to give the people an answer
to the question of Creation wrote these scriptures. Some believe
Moses wrote Genesis. So why not slant the guilt of humans toward
the woman? She is vulnerable. The Literalists, Scientists, Archeologists,
Bible Scholars and Church Officials cannot agree on Genesis. And
seeking minds ask, "What does it matter if Elohim took a trillion
years plus or a literal seven days to create the Universe?" Scripture
plainly tells us a thousand years is like a day to Elohim. However
creation took place, so what? Swallow your pride humans! Who can
know the mind of Elohim?
"Green" foliage indicates growth and creativity; soothing and relaxing
no doubt a breath taking beautiful garden plentiful of incredible
plants, fruits and animals. Nourishing to body, mind and soul. The "golden" apple
symbolizes the forbidden fruit of knowledge. "Gold" indicates Divine
Consciousness.
Red serpent indicating danger! The serpent's "white" to "silver" wings
reminding us that he once served in the legions of angels of Elohim
until he chose to leave... so we are told.
Horizontal "burnt orange" bar represents a surrounding of Holy Energy,
promoting peace and is pure Life Force of Elohim. This bar only appears
in a few paintings in this series of DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS. Do we
not realize Elohim was ever present that the ineffable Divine Creator
knew all, knows all, to the most minuscule micron of thought and
action before and after? Take a trip into that Garden of Eden transported
by DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS and emerge with a more understanding spirit.
How well would you and I have fared?
Val Jean
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