{"product_id":"the-revelation-of-genesis-1-9798195734305","title":"The Revelation of Genesis 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gavin Bartlett\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religion \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if Genesis 1 is not about the creation of the world, but about the emergence of human consciousness? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, the opening chapter of the Bible has been read as cosmology, theology, or myth.\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes a different approach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Revelation of Genesis 1 presents a non-literal interpretation of the creation account as a structured map of human development-one that aligns closely with developmental psychology, lived experience, and enduring symbolic traditions across cultures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not an argument against scripture.\u003cbr\u003eIt is an argument for reading it correctly and thereby affirming its truth and importance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRather than describing physical events, Genesis 1 is shown to encode stages in the emergence of awareness: from undifferentiated presence, through feeling and agency, to integration and reflective consciousness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe familiar sequence of \"days\" becomes a precise symbolic language for symbolically expressing an ancient understanding of the stages of formation of the human mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis approach resolves longstanding tensions between religion and science without forcing either into contradiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt also reframes many of the assumptions that have shaped Western culture, belief systems, and institutional authority. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the centre of this work is a critical distinction: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFreedom is not the same as liberty.\u003cbr\u003eLiberty is granted, regulated, and withdrawn.\u003cbr\u003eFreedom is internal-and cannot be imposed or removed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Genesis is read symbolically rather than literally, it no longer functions as a justification for authority or control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInstead, it becomes a guide to the development of conscious, self-regulating human beings. and appropriate conscience in both individuals and collectives.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will come away with a framework for reconciling faith, psychology, science, and modern culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book does not ask for belief.\u003cbr\u003eIt asks for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47882610966679,"sku":"9798195734305","price":1101.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798195734305.webp?v=1781096232","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-revelation-of-genesis-1-9798195734305","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}