As Raphael refers to the newly created earth as firmament, I get a vivid picture of giant mass of matter, as if one went to the depths of a lake and dug a handful of sediment. I think the text actually uses sediment to refer to the new form. Also I see the mention of 16th century science, in the mention of the Earth as being the center.
"Be lowly wise. Think only what concerns thee and thy being," admonishes Raphael. This is another warning for Adam not to overstep his bounds. Eating of the Tree accomplishes exactly the opposite; the two children of God attempt to obtain knowledge other than that which God intended.
Wendy
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