Creation accounts in the ancient Near East and in the Bible Richard J. Clifford

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TextLanguage: 0 eng Publication details: U.S.A; Catholic Biblical Association; 1994Description: 217tr; Paperback; 23cmISBN:

0915170256

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Middle East -- Religion

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233.11
R511-C64

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Summary: The book examines the concept of creation in the ancient Near East, noting four differences from modern conceps: process, result, manner of reporting, and criterion of truth. It next surveys in detail ancient Near Eastern corpora: Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, and `Canaanite` (mostly Ugaritic), giving the relevant ancient text in English translation. The second part of the book, `Creation Accounts in the Bible, looks at texts in Genesis 1-11, the Psalms, Isaiah 40-55, and the Wisdom literature. A conclusion summarizes the results and makes suggestions about interpreting the Bible.

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The book examines the concept of creation in the ancient Near East, noting four differences from modern conceps: process, result, manner of reporting, and criterion of truth. It next surveys in detail ancient Near Eastern corpora: Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, and `Canaanite` (mostly Ugaritic), giving the relevant ancient text in English translation. The second part of the book, `Creation Accounts in the Bible, looks at texts in Genesis 1-11, the Psalms, Isaiah 40-55, and the Wisdom literature. A conclusion summarizes the results and makes suggestions about interpreting the Bible.

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