Intimacy, Sex, and the Meaning of 'He Knew His Wife'

This chapter explores the reasons behind seeking intimacy and maintaining it within marriage, using the metaphor of fire to depict the nature of sex. It also delves into the significance of the phrase 'he knew his wife' as a euphemism for sexual relations. The chapter touches on biblical stories of Adam and Eve's children, Cain and Abel, and discusses the importance of names and the role of blood sacrifice in their narrative.