This book offers a fresh perspective by blending faith and science through a unique interpretation of the first six chapters of Genesis.

• Exclusive Interpretation of Genesis: Utilizing correspondence and symbolism, the author deeply analyzes mysterious passages-such as the Garden of Eden, the Tree of Life, the Tree of Knowledge, and the Great Flood-to reveal their profound spiritual inner meaning. This approach transcends traditional literalism, providing a new pathway for understanding ancient scripture.
• Integrating Science and Faith: The book proposes a novel viewpoint: that Biblical narratives do not contradict modern scientific discoveries regarding the origins of the universe and humanity. The author aligns the timeline of Genesis with paleoanthropology:
  • The Most Ancient Church (The Time of Adam and Eve or the Garden of Eden Era): Corresponds to the era of early Homo sapiens (or Homo heidelbergensis) hundreds of thousands of years ago. These early humans possessed a unity of mind and heart, characterized by internal illumination and an innate ability to receive Divine influx-those "born to know."
  • The Ancient Church (The Time of Noah): Beginning roughly 100,000 years ago with late Homo sapiens, this era marks the transition to "learning to know," where humans began requiring external instruction to understand celestial matters.
• Novel Epochal Divisions: Drawing on the metaphor of the giant statue in the Book of Daniel, the author divides human history into five ages: Gold, Silver, Bronze/Iron, Christ, and the New Jerusalem-each corresponding to a specific "Church."
• Resolving Life's Perplexities: The author shares a personal journey from a sense of existential void to finding answers through the Bible and the works of Emanuel Swedenborg, aiming to provide spiritual solace and guidance to readers facing similar confusion.