Is This Really Ancient Cosmology?

Okay, time for another nitpick.
For those who are familiar with discussion of ancient cosmology, the above picture (or one like it) might look familiar to you. Well, I've got a complaint here, but first let me set the stage for you.
People have been drawing biblical depictions of the cosmos for centuries.
Two Creation Accounts in Genesis 1-2?
Are Genesis 1 and 2 separate creation accounts? Is Genesis 2 a zoomed-in sequel? Or might there be something else entirely going on?
It’s a fair question, and one that has animated debates among scholars, theologians, skepti…
Discernment and the Unseen Realm: A Reflection in the Wake of Dr. Heiser’s Work
I have given my thoughts about Dr. Heiser's work in many places, and I won't reproduce them here in full, but it’s worth saying again: his impact on me, and on many others, has been profound. And I think there are many reasons for …