Why is it important to research the symbolic meaning of serpents in the Bible?
Most scholars and people who read the Bible imagine that the serpent is evil, indeed the devil. But that’s easily disproved by a study of archaeology and literary texts from antiquity. Yes, the serpent is sometimes a symbol of evil, but what predominates is the good image of health, wisdom and healing. We should not forget that Jesus said, “Be wise as a serpent.” What are some of the symbolic meanings of serpents that you found in your research? The serpent can be a symbol of bad sex, of evil, of the devil, of God’s antagonist. That’s where most biblical scholars have stopped. But far more prevalent, as most archaeologists know, are the various positive meanings represented by the serpent. It’s also the symbol of good sex and life, the symbol of healing, new life, wisdom, truth, immortality and the quintessential guardian of what is valuable—including guardian of the king. So which is it? Are serpents symbols of good or evil? The purpose of my book is to help people realize the serpent
