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Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis
History tells us that since we have been able to write, our human
race has had the habit of recording historical tales, or stories. ... If we compare the stories and characters of the first epic, The
Epic of Gilgamesh, with those of the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis,
we not only discover some striking similarities, but also some notable
differences. ... In Genesis, there
is mention of only one God, a being that created the earth and skies, as
well as humans and wildlife. ... In Genesis, God remains a fairly
strong, static being who, although unwavering, is fair and good to his
followers. ...
Abraham was an important character in the book of Genesis. ... It appears the same way in Genesis, but on some
occasions we see a different light. ... In Genesis, Adam and Eve try to become
god-like by eating the forbidden fruit. ...
The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis are two of the
earliest accounts of human civilization.
Approximate Word count = 981
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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