A History of the World in 100 Objects
Flood tablet
Feb 8, 2010
Explore the discovery of an ancient flood tablet predating the biblical story of Noah's Flood, sparking debates about the truth of the Bible. Discover the influence of the tablet on the development of literature and storytelling, and how it sheds light on the origins of mathematics and literature. Learn about the epic of Gilgamesh, considered the first work of world literature, and its significance in connecting cultures.
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- The discovery of the Flood Tablet challenges the idea of the Bible as the sole source of the great flood story.
- The Flood Tablet's significance lies not only in its connection to biblical history, but also in its role in the development and transmission of world literature.
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The Ancient Flood Story: A Global Collective Consciousness
The podcast explores the ancient flood story, tracing its origins beyond the biblical account. It discusses how the story of Noah's ark and the Great Flood is part of a global collective consciousness, preexisting in many other societies. The podcast raises the question of when storytelling and writing down stories began. It reveals the astounding discovery of a clay tablet known as the Flood Tablet from ancient Mesopotamia, which predates the biblical flood story. This discovery challenges the notion of the Bible as a uniquely privileged revelation and sparked debates about the truth of biblical history.
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