Mara focuses on Day One of creation, examining the first words ("Let there be light") and what they reveal about the creator's character. She explores the ancient understanding of light as both physical and divine, and how time begins with the separation of light from darkness.

"The contrast between light and darkness is a foundational image of the underlying cosmic story."

KEY THEMES:

• The gentle, unrushed nature of the creative process

• The ancient understanding of light as both physical and divine

• The creation of time as the first creative act

• Light as a recurring metaphor throughout ancient literature

REFERENCES:

• The Bible Project's ⁠⁠⁠Ancient Cosmology podcast series⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Heaven and Earth classroom series⁠⁠⁠

• John Walton's ⁠⁠⁠"The Lost World of Genesis One"⁠⁠⁠

• Robin Parry's ⁠⁠⁠"The Biblical Cosmos"