The tree of the knowledge of good and evil appears briefly in the Bible. It's mostly considered to be a precursor of the curse, for it seems that it only brought curse upon mankind. But here's another perspective of the forbidden tree! It bears a startling resemblance to the Cross of Calvary. It also seems to play an intricate part in God's plan of redemption. Why did God place the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? How was it a blessing to mankind? Read more...