(chs. 40–45).4 Some of these are unparalleled in the ancient world, and even when possible parallels exist, significant differences lead us to proceed with caution. Genesis and Mythology Some people who take their Bibles seriously are uncomfortable with using the literature from the ancient Near East in their Bible study. Often this is a defensive reaction. If the Bible is associated too closely to other ancient literature, its unique status as the Word of God might be tarnished. Ancient Near Eastern
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