making something—true creation, as it were. This no longer appeared to be a valid distinction. Research led me to understand that many of the “pieces” of my hypothesis had indeed been found previously, but they had not been compiled into a single perspective on the text. As I continued to think through all the aspects, converse with students and colleagues, interact with my wife, and began writing down my findings in various contexts, I was able to refine, support, and communicate my position more