The creation story we read in Genesis 1 was not the first or only written creation narrative of the ancient world. It also was not written to answer our modern questions we bring to the text. Before diving into the creation story of the Bible in the next episode, it is important to have a foundational understanding of what ideas about creation were popular for the ancient near eastern peoples. This will set our minds in the appropriate context for understanding the intent.

Sources:

The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton

Enuma Elis from the Library of Ashurbanipal

The Ba'al Cycle ancient story.

Scripture References:

Psalm 104

Music in this episode:

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Magnus Ludvigsson - Melancolique - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubicon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

John Abbot - A March Across the Ancient Land - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

August Wilhelmsson - Felicia's Secret - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - Adapted by Dark - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - I See You - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - In the Shadow of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Shrines - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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