Dr. Harold Jones, a Professor of Christian Science has had a childhood dream of walking where God walked; to find the original location of the 'Garden of Eden' from the bible. Later in life when he comes into the funds to make this historical trip possible. He hires a ship and brings along 4 of his top students in his quest for the Garden and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Along the way the hired ship, its Captain and crew are thrown blocks and barriers that make them wonder if this trip is even worth it. They continue forward in spite of their troubles to discover a jungle where Satellites show only rocks and dirt. Could this be the Garden that the Professor seeks? This is the question they ask themselves in their pursuit of THE TREE.