You may choose either Genesis 1 OR Genesis 2. This forum is for discussion and preparation for the presentation
Begin by reading your assigned chapter (Gen 1 or 2). As you read, observe what the text is accomplishing both in a historical context and in a literary sense. What observations do you make regarding how the story is structured? (Flow, content, order of events, etc.)
Make an outline of your assigned passage. Don’t overthink this, you are just making observations at this point. Make several observations.
Decide how you would like to present your findings to the class. A Word document is fine, or you can develop a short presentation (five slides) using an online friendly tool such as a Google Slide Show, a Canva Slide Show or a Video*. Once created be sure to share your presentation and post the link in the next activity.
Preparation
1. Read these excerpts from the Babylonian Creation Account (available in worksheet form in the course resources section)
( Click on each title to reveal readings for this topic.)
Reading 1+
Reading 2+
Reading 3+
Reading 4+
Translation from Alexander Heidel, The Babylonian Genesis, University of Chicago Press, 2nd ed., 1951, as quoted in Norman K. Gottwald, A Light to the Nations. Harper and Row Publishers, 1959.
2. View video accounts on the Big Myths website.
View the video recreations for Babylonian creation account and at least one of the following of your choosing (Sumerian, Greek, Egyptian). (Note- the website has the Creation story under “Old Testament”) (Note -Flash must be enabled to view this site)
Instructions
1. Post your word or slide presentation on Genesis 1 or 2
2. Write at least 150 words comparing and contrasting Genesis Chapters 1 and 2 Creation account in the class Bible with Babylonian and the one other creation account you viewed.
