First Story of Creation
This part of the bible is one that I can say I know pretty well. I remember hearing this story growing up. It's all about the seven days of creation. On day one God made light & darkness. The second day, water and sky were created. Day three, dry land appeared and vegetation all of the land. Fourth day, darkness would be known for the night and sunlight would be known for the day. Stars and the moon to help brighten the night. Day five, living creatures on land and in the water. God created these creatures to multiply. Sixth day, man was created to watch over the creatures. Seventh day was the day of rest.
By writing just that one paragraph made me realize, that I picked the hardest book to write about. Reason being, this book is all about how you choose to look at it. It's difficult to try and explain something that is unexplained. The bible is all about how you choose to read it. It's different for each person. Not sure how this assignment will go for me. Try to give it a shot. Might have to go back to the original book I chose.
Don't give up! Any book you read will have multiple perspectives built into it. For our purposes, let's use the books as an examination of human behavior and morality. As you enter the story of Adam and Eve, think about what the story says about curiosity, knowledge, guilt, and the conflict of man vs. nature. I know its weird, but try to think of the Bible, for this reading, as a novel. What do God's punishments indicate about the people compiling the stories and their values? Let me know if you have any questions. Good start! Keep it up!
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