Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 2

Biblical Cosmology
by Ed Taylor

Lesson 2 discusses an overview of the biblical cosmos, visual imagery in the bible, trees clapping, how the OT and NT refer to the universe, and the structure of the cosmos as a three story conceptual model.



Biblical Cosmology Diagram
lesson-2-diagram.pdf

Handout
lesson-2.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-2-scripture.pdf

Biblical Cosmos (Part 1) - Introduction

This article begins a series of blog entries which explore the Biblical view of the universe.

Some of the questions to be addressed include:

• What are the primary components God created in the universe? By components I mean realms, beings, important things/places.  Visible and invisible.
• What Biblical names and roles are associated with each component?
• What metaphors, imagery and symbolism does God use to communicate the reality of the universe so that all people (ancient and modern) can comprehend it?  It is assumed this language transcends civilizations, cultures and empirical knowledge (pre-scientific vs. now).
• How are the various components of the universe structured and related to each other?
• Which beings/things inhabit each realm?  What movement or relocation from one realm to other realms exists?
• What components of the universe have changed or will change over time and how?
• Where do we fit in? What is our place and purpose in the cosmos?

Biblical Cosmos Diagram

A diagram of the imagery the Bible uses to describe the cosmos and what it contains.  Click to enlarge.

See the blog series "Biblical Cosmos"