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According to Enuma Elish, what does Ea create out of the remains of Apsu?
A dwelling place (with shrines)
According to Enuma Elish, what upsets Apsu and Tiamat at the outset of the epic?
Dancing and movement and energy
According to Enuma Elish, who defeats Tiamat to become the king of the gods?
Marduk
According to Enuma Elish, what is created out of the remains of Tiamat?
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According to Enuma Elish, why were humans created?
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In Enuma Elish, what else is created at the beginning in addition to the cosmos?
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According to the Study Bible, what does the title 'Genesis' mean?
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According to the Study Bible, what is a key framework that structures and outlines the contents of Genesis?
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According to the Study Bible, how does it describe the composition of Genesis?
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According to the Study Bible, what was the ancient perspective on the scientific truth of Genesis' account of creation?
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According to the Study Bible, who wrote Genesis?
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According to Genesis, what was the Earth like before the seven days of creation?
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According to Genesis, what does God do on the seventh day of creation?
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According to Genesis, how was Cain punished for killing Abel?
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According to Genesis, why did God decide to send the Flood?
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According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the bottom level is concerned with...
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According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the middle level is concerned with...
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According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the top level is concerned with...
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According to Fee & Stuart, what is true about Old Testament narratives?
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According to Fee & Stuart, what is provided as the final bit of advice regarding how to read biblical narrative?
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According to Fee & Stuart, what is the implicit teaching that can take place in narrative?
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According to Fee & Stuart, what is the main reason why people misread biblical narrative?
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According to Fee & Stuart, what is the most common kind of literature in the Bible?
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According to Fee & Stuart, which of the following are characteristic of biblical narratives?
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According to Fee & Stuart, which of the following are listed as pitfalls to avoid when reading biblical narrative?
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According to Fee & Stuart, who is the protagonist of the biblical story?
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According to Gilgamesh, what is the name of the character who survives the Flood?
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Study Notes
Enuma Elish Overview
- Ea creates a dwelling place with shrines from the remains of Apsu.
- Apsu and Tiamat are disturbed by the noise and energy of movement in the universe.
- Marduk defeats Tiamat, establishing himself as the king of the gods.
- The heavens and the earth emerge from Tiamat's remains.
- Humans are created to alleviate the gods' burdens.
- The early cosmos included the creation of various gods alongside the universe.
Genesis Insights
- 'Genesis' translates to "Origin" or "Birth."
- The text of Genesis is structured through a sequence of generational descendants (toledot).
- Genesis is a compilation of distinct sources developed over time.
- The scientific accuracy of Genesis' creation account wasn't a major concern until modern science emerged.
- Traditionally, Moses is attributed as the author of Genesis, though it remains technically anonymous.
Creation Narrative
- The Earth was initially formless and void before God's creation.
- On the seventh day, God concludes His work by resting.
Cain and Abel
- Cain's punishment for murdering Abel involves being cursed and exiled by God.
- The Flood is a divine response to the prevalence of violence on Earth.
Narrative Structure by Fee & Stuart
- The lowest narrative level encompasses individual narratives within the Bible.
- The middle narrative level focuses on covenants and the story of Israel.
- The highest narrative level addresses themes of Creation, Fall, and Redemption.
- Old Testament narratives are not allegorical and do not aim to convey moral lessons directly.
Reading Biblical Narratives
- Readers should avoid the "monkey-see-monkey-do" approach, which can lead to misinterpretations.
- Implicit teachings can be found within narratives, conveyed by the story rather than explicitly stating them.
- Misreading often occurs due to the assumption that the Bible speaks directly to contemporary readers.
Characteristics of Biblical Narrative
- Narrative is the most prevalent literary form in the Bible.
- Biblical narratives prioritize scenes over characters, designed for hearers rather than readers.
- Characterization emerges through actions and dialogues, rather than direct description by the narrator.
- Narrators possess a form of "omniscience," enhancing narrative perspectives.
Pitfalls in Reading
- Common pitfalls include allegorizing, personalizing, moralizing, and decontextualizing biblical texts.
- God is considered the protagonist of the biblical story.
Gilgamesh Reference
- Utnapishtim is the character who survives the Flood in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 from the Bible with these flashcards focusing on key themes from the Enuma Elish. This quiz covers important characters and events that shape the narrative of the epic. Review and familiarize yourself with the concepts of creation, conflict, and divine hierarchy as presented in the text.