Creation accounts in the ancient Near East and in the Bible

Author(s)

• Clifford, Richard J.

Bibliographic Information

Creation accounts in the ancient Near East and in the Bible

by Richard J. Clifford

（The Catholic Biblical quarterly, Monograph series ; 26）

Catholic Biblical Association, c1994

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-207) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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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Details

• NCID: BA82016764
• ISBN:
  • 0915170256
• LCCN: 94026565
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 217 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BL325.C7
  • DC20 : 233/.11
  • DC : 233.1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Creation -- Comparative studies
  • LCSH : Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
  • LCSH : Middle East -- Religion
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA14254623