In this episode, Mara ventures into perhaps the most complex day of creation—Day Four—exploring the creation of the "heavenly bodies" and what ancient audiences would have understood about these celestial objects. She unpacks the parallel story of heavenly and earthly realms.
"There is more I don't know than I do, and so I paint. There is more I don't see than I do, and so I sing..."
KEY THEMES:
• The ancient understanding of the sun, moon, and stars as divine entities
• The concept of "heavenly hosts" and their role
• The parallel story of cosmic forces in heaven and on earth
• How this cosmic narrative frames many ancient stories
REFERENCES:
• The Bible Project’s "Spiritual Beings" video series, "Divine Council" video, "God" podcast series
• Michael Heiser's Unseen Realm book, "The Naked Bible" podcast
• Robin Parry's The Biblical Cosmos
