The Original Garden of Eden: Genesis and Ancient Myths Contrasted

At present, all creation stories from cultures and religions all round the World are considered to be local adaptions of some original myth that is now lost to us. These debates and research have been beclouded by dogmatic assumptions and beliefs. In particular, whether one starts from the fundament...

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Main Author: Riding, Charles Bruce (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2020]
In: Reformed theological review
Year: 2020, Volume: 79, Issue: 3, Pages: 157-185
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
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