REL-A 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Wisdom Literature, Academic Writing, Thesis Statement
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The creation of the world and the portrayal of god as the creator feature prominently not only in genesis, but also in prophetic texts, the psalms, and the wisdom literature. This theme is expressed in a variety of ways and for various purposes. For example, genesis 1-2:4 presents the familiar 7-day pattern, but other passages do not. Please read all the passages, and use a selection in your paper (3-4 at the very least; more is better). Focus on the passages you find most interesting, powerful, or surprising in the way they illustrate diverse perspectives on creation in the. Genesis 1 2:4 and 2-4-2:24 (do not limit your analysis to these texts only!!) Note: traditionally, david is considered the speaker of many or all of the. Modern scholars, however, agree that most of the psalms were originally anonymous prayers, date from after david"s time, and became associated with him symbolically.
