num_pages: 218
description: The book examines the concept of creation in the ancient Near East, noting four differences from modern process, result, manner of reporting, and criterion of truth. It next surveys in detail ancient Near Eastern 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.
language: English
title: Creation Accounts in the Ancient Near East and in the Bible
titlecomplete: Creation Accounts in the Ancient Near East and in the Bible (Catholic Biblical Quarterly Monograph Series)
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Catholic Biblical Association