Essay Comparing The Enuma Elish And Hebrew Book Of Genesis

Essay Prompt One:

When it comes to mythology, a task as vast and demanding as creating the world has both utopian and dystopian themes in order to emphasize the importance of the society, but more importantly glorify man as being the chosen creation of the gods. The Babylonian creational myth Enuma Elish and Hebrew Book of Genesis both describe the erection of the known world and mankind itself by either one omnipotent being or multiple powerful entities; however, despite their fundamental utopian vision, dystopic events occur and chaos and disorder seem to interfere with the envisioned perfect creation. Furthermore, it seems that after death, utopia is restored. Both the Babylonian and Hebrew stories showcase the endless cycle of good and bad, regardless of monotheistic and polytheistic beliefs.

The Enuma Elish and Genesis begin with the

Furthermore, Paul did not believe that converting to Judaism was necessary for salvation, but rather strong morals and being faithful in God. Paul informs the Gentiles of Jesus’s words, reminding them that His “grace is sufficient for [them], for [His] power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Paul encourages the Gentiles to be humble and follow Jesus for that they may one-day rise to Heaven. At the time, many Gentiles did not want to practice Jewish tradition. Therefore, Paul tells the Gentiles that Mosaic law was given to the Jews and “entrusted to a mediator. A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one” (Galatians 3:19-20). Rather than practicing Judaism, Paul is encouraging the Gentiles to follow Jesus because Mosaic Law was given specifically to the Jews. Despite the impending end of the world, Paul does not force strict Judaism onto the Gentiles, but rather pushes them towards the direction of the