The Ancient Witnesses

Chapter 3: The Beginning of Time • 107

“You mean the Cherubim with a sword,” said Joseph, “but that didn’t happen until after the Fall. And Cesar’s right, Genesis 3 does not say the serpent was with Eve at the tree.” “Whatever,” said Preacher. “What the Syrian Fathers teach makes sense from a sacramental point of view,” explained Father Greg. of worship. In other words, as you read the opening chapters of Genesis look for anything related to worship or liturgy.” Joseph skimmed the opening pages of his Bible. “I’m not really sure what to look for,” he admitted. “What do you think of when you think of worship?” asked Father Greg, borrowing Joseph’s Bible to look for himself. “Hmm, guitars I guess, and people singing or clapping,” said Joseph. “Anything else?” asked the priest. “We dance during worship at my church,” added Cesar. “What about the Eucharist?” asked the priest. “The what?” asked Preacher, rejoining the discussion. “That’s the Catholic term for the Lord’s Supper,” said Cesar. “It’s the biblical term,” the priest corrected, “it means thanksgiving. Would you agree, the Lord’s Supper is an act of worship?” “Yeah, but there’s no Lord’s Supper in Genesis,” said Preacher. “A sacramental point of view?” asked Joseph. “Yes, a view that relates these things to the act