The Rivers of Eden Cup

The ancient writing inscribed in the Rivers of Eden Cup is as old and mystical as time itself. The words are the names of the four rivers that flow through the Garden of Eden: Gichon, Pishon, Perat, and Chidekel. The waters are believed to have the power to give life or take it away. According to tradition, these warm waters flow from underground springs beneath Maarat Hamachpela, which is Eden. The tree of life itself is watered by all four rivers within the Garden. King Solomon is said to have discovered the secret names used for healing that were hidden in the Garden of Eden. Later, King Hezekiah, the king of Judea, buried the names because he felt that their power—which was the key to open the gates of mercy as well as the Garden--was causing the people to lose their faith in G-d. The artist has created a sterling silver Biblical-style goblet with a hammered finish. The text is carved on the inside of the goblet in Qumran lettering. A gold plating, similar to the gold used in ancie