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There is no mention of original sin in the Bible. That's the brainchild of Augustine - generated centuries after Christ. Gus took a rather sophomoric embryonic theory (known earlier as "ancestral sin") and massaged it into a dazzling theological premise. But Augustine, unfortunately, got it wrong because he failed to take into consideration new evidence affecting the Genesis rendition of what really transpired in the Garden of Eden.
Here, at long last, is the archaeological scoop of the century, as related in this month's Archaeological Digest, in the startling expose written by Yuri Rosenblatt Ph.D, professor at Tel Aviv University.
Among the recent findings in the Mesopotamian hinterlands are antique parchments, several thousand years old, written in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic. These have thrown new light on the Book of Genesis. Although translation of the documents are still ongoing, here is the gist of the new textual codicils:
Apparently a serpent was not the cause of Adam and Eve's troubles during their sojourn in the Garden of Eden. Instead, the problems emanated from the evil propensities of the soul-sucking vampire apple.
The translation indicates that neither Adam nor Eve ate of the forbidden fruit. Instead, the Vampire Apple BIT THEM!
Now, when I became aware of this, I almost burst into tears - overwhelmed with a sense of relief that my primordial parents have been proven innocent and they (and we as well) are now free from all taint of original sin. (Who would want to eat that nasty-looking apple, anyway?) I'm also gratified to know that Mother Eve will no longer be regarded as that devious temptress - a view that men have harbored in their collective unconscious since time immemorial. Hey guys...you can lighten up now - it's all over!
Well, dear friends, I am so happy to share this news with you. I will continue to keep you posted with regard to updated releases of the Mesopotamian translations as they become available to Doctor Rosenblatt - who, along with yours truly, is one of the attendees at our bi-weekly Sabbatical ecumenical get-togethers, led by my rabbi friend, Ira Glock, professor emeritus at Harvard Divinity School..
And remember: an apple a day keeps the doctor away! - Blessings from Albina
P.S. With regard to the ancient Mesopotamian parchment manuscripts, Professor Yuri Rosenblatt cautions that neither he nor Tel Aviv University make any claims as to their authenticity. That will have to await certification of their provenance as verified by various carbon dating test procedures. Stay tuned.
Here, at long last, is the archaeological scoop of the century, as related in this month's Archaeological Digest, in the startling expose written by Yuri Rosenblatt Ph.D, professor at Tel Aviv University.
Among the recent findings in the Mesopotamian hinterlands are antique parchments, several thousand years old, written in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic. These have thrown new light on the Book of Genesis. Although translation of the documents are still ongoing, here is the gist of the new textual codicils:
Apparently a serpent was not the cause of Adam and Eve's troubles during their sojourn in the Garden of Eden. Instead, the problems emanated from the evil propensities of the soul-sucking vampire apple.
The translation indicates that neither Adam nor Eve ate of the forbidden fruit. Instead, the Vampire Apple BIT THEM!
Now, when I became aware of this, I almost burst into tears - overwhelmed with a sense of relief that my primordial parents have been proven innocent and they (and we as well) are now free from all taint of original sin. (Who would want to eat that nasty-looking apple, anyway?) I'm also gratified to know that Mother Eve will no longer be regarded as that devious temptress - a view that men have harbored in their collective unconscious since time immemorial. Hey guys...you can lighten up now - it's all over!
Well, dear friends, I am so happy to share this news with you. I will continue to keep you posted with regard to updated releases of the Mesopotamian translations as they become available to Doctor Rosenblatt - who, along with yours truly, is one of the attendees at our bi-weekly Sabbatical ecumenical get-togethers, led by my rabbi friend, Ira Glock, professor emeritus at Harvard Divinity School..
And remember: an apple a day keeps the doctor away! - Blessings from Albina
P.S. With regard to the ancient Mesopotamian parchment manuscripts, Professor Yuri Rosenblatt cautions that neither he nor Tel Aviv University make any claims as to their authenticity. That will have to await certification of their provenance as verified by various carbon dating test procedures. Stay tuned.
