This short essay by Eti Shani is based on an essay on the same topic previously published on her blog, exclusively re-edited and extended for the purpose of this publication.

from the introduction:

“Contrary to what many people think, the bible is not a history or fantasy book. Rather, it’s a complex code of systematically intertwined symbols which in its entirety can be understood as a record or blueprint of inner dynamics within the psychological realities of human beings.
In this way, each and every story in the bible is not a depiction of historical or legendary circumstances but a mirror of our very own inner life. By decoding these stories and characters we can reveal the hidden connections between seemingly random thoughts and feelings and entirely different dimensions of being.”