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The role of Egypt in the Old Testament, particularly in the Pentateuch, is a significant one. John Currid’s in-depth study of that role sheds valuable light on this important aspect of Israel’s history and Scriptures. Currid observes that more biblical scholars today are returning to the study of Egypt and its texts. “My hope,” he writes, “is that this volume will add to the growing interest in...

god of Mesopotamia. In contrast, the Bible promotes a monotheistic belief in Yahweh as the sovereign God of the universe. In the Bible there is no evidence of theogony, a pantheon, or a cosmic enthronement. 2. Enuma Elish pictures a cosmic battle as the catalyst of creation: the forces of order vanquish the forces of chaos. The Bible nowhere claims that Yahweh had to strive against any other force to bring about creation; rather, his activity was effortless. By mere verbal fiat he brought the universe
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