The Sky Dome | Genesis 1:6-8

Mara explores Day Two of creation when the raqia (dome/firmament) is created to separate the waters. She explains ancient cosmology and how this vision of a protective barrier has reshaped her understanding of relationships."This image affects how I show up in relationships... In moments of tension, I think to myself, Get Big. Make space. Be a raqia."KEY THEMES:• Ancient Near Eastern cosmology and the three-tiered universe• The raqia (dome/expanse/firmament) as a protective shield• How chaos is actively held back to create space for life• Personal reflections on "becoming a raqia" in relationshipsREFERENCES:• Robin Parry's ⁠⁠⁠"The Biblical Cosmos"Join Mara's email community at marameasor.com/joinGet in touch on Instagram (@marameasor) or via email ([email protected])