The Creation Story Of Genesis I - Radau, Hugo
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The Creation Story Of Genesis I: A Sumerian Theogony And Cosmogony is a book written by Hugo Radau and was first published in 1902. The book provides a detailed analysis of the first chapter of the book of Genesis in the Bible, which describes the creation of the world. Radau argues that the story of Genesis I was influenced by Sumerian mythology, which he believes to be the oldest recorded religion in the world. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Sumerian creation myth, which is believed to have been the inspiration for the biblical account of creation. Radau explores the…mehr

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The Creation Story Of Genesis I: A Sumerian Theogony And Cosmogony is a book written by Hugo Radau and was first published in 1902. The book provides a detailed analysis of the first chapter of the book of Genesis in the Bible, which describes the creation of the world. Radau argues that the story of Genesis I was influenced by Sumerian mythology, which he believes to be the oldest recorded religion in the world. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Sumerian creation myth, which is believed to have been the inspiration for the biblical account of creation. Radau explores the similarities and differences between the two stories, and provides a detailed analysis of the symbolism and imagery used in both.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the creation story. Radau begins by discussing the Sumerian creation myth and its significance in ancient Mesopotamian culture. He then goes on to examine the biblical account of creation, comparing it to the Sumerian story and highlighting the similarities and differences between the two.Throughout the book, Radau provides a wealth of historical and cultural context, explaining the significance of various symbols and motifs used in both the Sumerian and biblical creation stories. He also provides detailed translations of key passages from the Sumerian texts, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the mythology and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.Overall, The Creation Story Of Genesis I: A Sumerian Theogony And Cosmogony is a fascinating exploration of the origins of one of the most important stories in Western culture. It provides a unique perspective on the biblical account of creation, and sheds new light on the ancient mythology and culture of Mesopotamia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Hugo Radau (b. 1873) came to the U.S. from Germany in 1890 and then completed his Ph.D. at Columbia University. His other publications include 'Letters to Cassite Kings from the Temple Archives of Nippur,' 'Bel: The Christ of Ancient Times,' 'Sumerian Hymns and Prayers to God Nin-Ib,' and 'Sumerian Hymns and Prayers to God Dumu-zi.'