Historicity of the Garden of Eden
This study compares the biblical Garden of Eden descriptions in Genesis 1-3 with geographical, archaeological, etymological evidence, and textual parallels from Lake Van in Turkey, Qurnah in Iraq, and Pushkar in India. Utilizing a method that considers all four parameters, the analysis yields 15% parallels with Lake Van, 53% with Qurnah, and 72% with Pushkar. The paper suggests Pushkar as a strong candidate, particularly noting the presence of four rivers aligning with the biblical account, potentially strengthening the historicity of the Garden’s location. Read more …