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Rivers Flowing Upward – Ancient Cosmology E5

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The Symbolism of Water in Biblical Narratives

This chapter examines the contrasting roles of salt and fresh water in ancient cosmology, focusing on their metaphors for life and chaos in biblical texts. It highlights the transformative power of fresh water in the Old Testament, particularly in relation to Eden, while exploring St. Augustine's allegorical interpretations that unify various biblical stories through the imagery of water and trees.

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