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Myth and Mentality: The Bible vs. the Epic of Gilgamesh

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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Contrasting Worldviews: Paganism vs. Biblical Perspective

This chapter examines the differing perspectives on creation and divinity found in the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Hebrew Bible. It emphasizes the Torah's positive view of creation and the implications of its covenantal relationship with humanity for Western notions of liberty and dignity.

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