The Golden Age: A Time of Abundance and Harmony

This chapter explores ancient narratives of the Golden Age, a period of eternal youth and divine order where inhabitants lived free from aging and illness. It delves into theological implications of proximity to the divine, referencing various ancient texts that describe lush, paradisiacal landscapes as symbols of spiritual richness. The chapter also connects these themes to biblical narratives, particularly Adam's disobedience, highlighting the disruption of harmony and the onset of toil and disorder.