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In this commentary, James McKeown treats Genesis as a book of beginnings and a foundational sourcebook for biblical theology. He begins with exegesis of the Hebrew text, highlighting the recurrence of key words, phrases, and themes throughout the book. He also draws attention to passages particularly pertinent to earlier readers either facing or returning from exile, offering a historical context...

its temple, the height of which is emphasized in a way reminiscent of the tower of Babel story in Genesis. The gods held a great feast in Marduk’s honor and listed 50 names to show his greatness. While the differences between Enuma Elish and Genesis are obvious, it is also important to note the points of contact between the two works while at the same time avoiding the temptation to exaggerate the similarities. Both accounts relate creation to the separation of the chaotic waters. Both record primeval
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