There were no books in Eden, and there will be none in heaven;
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests books are not part of the divine or afterlife experience.
- In plain terms
- Books exist only in this world.
- What can you take from it?
- Learning is a earthly pursuit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does knowledge end at death?
- What exists in heaven?
Another view
It assumes a specific view of heaven without proof.
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