
Myth and Mentality: The Bible vs. the Epic of Gilgamesh
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind
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Intro
This chapter delves into the contrasting themes of mortality and the quest for immortality in the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Hebrew Bible. It examines how these narratives reveal differing perspectives on life's meaning and divine connections, highlighting the contrasting pagan and Judaic views on existence.
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