Creation Stories

Author : Anthony Aveni
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300251241

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Creation Stories by Anthony Aveni Pdf

An accessible exploration of how diverse cultures have explained humanity's origins through narratives about the natural environment Drawing from a vast array of creation myths--Babylonian, Greek, Aztec, Maya, Inca, Chinese, Hindu, Navajo, Polynesian, African, Norse, Inuit, and more--this short, illustrated book uncovers both the similarities and differences in our attempts to explain the universe. Anthony Aveni, an award-winning author and professor of astronomy and anthropology, examines the ways various cultures around the world have attempted to explain our origins, and what roles the natural environment plays in shaping these narratives. The book also celebrates the audacity of the human imagination. Whether the first humans emerged from a cave, as in the Inca myths, or from bamboo stems, as the Bantu people of Africa believed, or whether the universe is simply the result of Vishnu's cyclical inhales and exhales, each of these fascinating stories reflects a deeper understanding of the culture it arose from as well as its place in the larger human narrative.

Author : David A. Leeming
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781598841756

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Creation Myths of the World [2 volumes] by David A. Leeming Pdf

The most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world—their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences—and what they reveal about their cultures of origin. ABC-CLIO's breakthrough reference work on creation beliefs from around the world returns in a richly updated and expanded new edition. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence. Expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Creation Myths of the World begins with introductory essays on the five basic types of creation stories, analyzing their nature and significance. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. At the core of the new edition is its enhanced focus on creation mythology as a global human phenomenon, with greatly expanded coverage of recurring motifs, comparative themes, the influence of geography, the social impact of myths, and more.

Author : Michael Gold
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532653759

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Three Creation Stories by Michael Gold Pdf

What is reality? Is reality both mind and matter, body and soul, as taught by Western religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This is dualism, the approach of philosophers from Plato to Descartes. Or is reality only matter, as taught by many modern scientists and philosophers? This is materialism, the approach of philosophers from Hobbes to Marx. Or is reality only mind, as taught by Eastern religions and Western mystics. This is the approach of philosophers from Berkeley to Whitehead. The beginning of Genesis allows for multiple translations and interpretations. We will read the creation story in Genesis from the point of view of each of these three approaches—dualism, materialism, and idealism. In doing so, we will tell three very different creation stories. These stories will take us on a fascinating journey through science, philosophy, and religion. Join us on this journey as we explore issues such as does God perform miracles, why is there evil in the universe, was Darwin correct, can robots have souls, and if light is a wave, what is waving?

Author : Carolyn North
Publisher : ICRL Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781936033027

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In the Beginning by Carolyn North Pdf

IN THE BEGINNING: CREATION MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD is a beautifully illustrated and informative collection of creation stories from 15 cultures, using indigenous sources. These stories demonstrate that creation is ongoing, everywhere and always, and that all of us are creators all of the time. This engaging book of images and stories is ultimately about creativity in all its forms. Originally an exhibition, IN THE BEGINNING has appeared in museums, galleries, churches, and schools in several U.S. cities. An audio version of the book, in which the myths are read by Amy Walker, is available from Findhorn Press.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0802136109

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The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis by Anonim Pdf

Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

Author : Virginia Hamilton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0152387420

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In the Beginning by Virginia Hamilton Pdf

An illustrated collection of twenty-five myths from various parts of the world explaining the creation of the world.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486845005

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The Popol Vuh by Lewis Spence Pdf

Transcribed from Mayan hieroglyphs, the Popol Vuh relates the mythology and history of the Kiché people of Central America. There is no document of greater importance to the study of pre-Columbian mythology.

Author : Marie-Louise von Franz
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780834840805

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Creation Myths by Marie-Louise von Franz Pdf

Creation myths are the deepest and most important of all myths because they are concerned with both the basic patterns of existence and the ultimate meaning of life. In this book, an eminent Jungian analyst examines the recurring motifs that appear in creation myths from around the world and shows what they teach us about the mysteries of creativity, the cycles of renewal in human life, and the birth of consciousness in the individual psyche. Among the topics discussed are: • Why the creative process is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of the unknown. • The meaning of creation motifs such as the egg, the seed, the primordial being, the creative fire, the separation of heaven and earth, and the four stages of creation. • Creation symbolism in the alchemical opus of medieval tradition. • How creation-myth motifs appear in the dreams of people who are on the verge of a leap forward in consciousness.

Author : David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 0195102754

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A Dictionary of Creation Myths by David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut) Pdf

Author : Ewa Wasilewska
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1853026816

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Creation Stories of the Middle East by Ewa Wasilewska Pdf

This comprehensive study explores the region's 'forgotten' narratives, myths and traditions. Drawing on stories from Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Syria-Palestine and Persia, Wasilewska shows how these narratives of creation, destruction and rebirth reach to the very roots of the Biblical and Quranic Genesis.

Author : Wilfred G. Lambert
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575068619

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Babylonian Creation Myths by Wilfred G. Lambert Pdf

For much of the last half of the twentieth century, W. G. Lambert devoted much of his research energy and effort to the study of Babylonian texts dealing with Mesopotamian ideas regarding creation, including especially Enuma Elish. This volume, which appears almost exactly 2 years after Lambert’s death, distills a lifetime of learning by the world’s foremost expert on these texts. Lambert provides a full transliteration and translation of the 7 tablets of Enuma Elish, based on the known exemplars, as well as coverage of a number of other texts that bear on, or are thought to bear on, Mesopotamian notions of the origin of the world, mankind, and the gods. New editions of seventeen additional “creation tales” are provided, including “Enmesharra’s Defeat,” “Enki and Ninmah,” “The Slaying of Labbu,” and “The Theogony of Dunnu.” Lambert pays special attention, of course, to the connection of the main epic, Enuma Elish, with the rise and place of Marduk in the Babylonian pantheon. He traces the development of this deity’s origin and rise to prominence and elaborates the relationship of this text, and the others discussed, to the religious and political climate Babylonia. The volume includes 70 plates (primarily hand-copies of the various exemplars of Enuma Elish) and extensive indexes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Armadillo
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1861478666

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Creation Myths by Anonim Pdf

Classic creation stories from ancient cultures around the world, a beautifully illustrated anthology of comparative mythology.

Author : Helen Haidle
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780890515655

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The Creation Story for Children by Helen Haidle Pdf

"In the beginning, God created"...with these words, the Bible powerfully sets in motion our praise to the Creator for His awesome work. Written and illustrated by David and Helen Haidle, The Creation Story for Children is filled with vibrant images of the week of Creation.Illustrated througout with unique, full-color artworkInnovatively highlighting the unique design of twenty creaturesDeveloped to help young learners begin to grasp the greatness of GodPerfect as part of an education program or as a treasured gift, this book will be an incredible addition to your school, church, or home library. Focused on God's wonderful handiwork in Genesis 1-2 and Psalms 139, it is one children will enjoy over and over again!

Author : Robert Alter
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780393070262

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Genesis: Translation and Commentary by Robert Alter Pdf

"[Here is] ?the ?Genesis for our generation and beyond."—Robert Fagles Genesis begins with the making of heaven and earth and all life, and ends with the image of a mummy—Joseph's—in a coffin. In between come many of the primal stories in Western culture: Adam and Eve's expulsion from the garden of Eden, Cain's murder of Abel, Noah and the Flood, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham's binding of Isaac, the covenant of God and Abraham, Isaac's blessing of Jacob in place of Esau, the saga of Joseph and his brothers. In Robert Alter's brilliant translation, these stories cohere in a powerful narrative of the tortuous relations between fathers and sons, husbands and wives, eldest and younger brothers, God and his chosen people, the people of Israel and their neighbors. Alter's translation honors the meanings and literary strategies of the ancient Hebrew and conveys them in fluent English prose. It recovers a Genesis with the continuity of theme and motif of a wholly conceived and fully realized book. His insightful, fully informed commentary illuminates the book in all its dimensions.

Author : W. B. Vogt
Publisher : Flower Leaf Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1734300000

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Book of Origins by W. B. Vogt Pdf

Uncover ancient mysteries and discover hidden truths about humanity's origins. There is more to the story than you think! In the Book of Origins you will find numerous accounts of creation, great floods, flood survivors, god-like giants, the tower of babel, and more. There is little doubt that some of these accounts will confirm what you believe to be true. (And others may surprise you!) In this one-of-a-kind book, the classic translations of many ancient stories have been revised and updated to replace archaic terms with their modern equivalents, and the texts have been edited for readability throughout. The end result is a cohesive, comparative collection of works around one of the most fascinating topics of ancient history.