The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep

This book compares the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11, exploring humanistic themes such as wisdom, power, and the 'good life'. It offers a substantive, reliable, and accessible comparison, making it suitable for students and scholars of ancient Near Eastern literature, religious studies, ancient history, and world literature.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible comparison of the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11, delving into their presentation of humanistic themes such as wisdom, power, and the pursuit of the 'good life'. While the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11 may exhibit historical and cultural characteristics that may seem unfamiliar or challenging to modern readers, such as the intervention of gods and goddesses and talking animals, these ancient literary masterpieces are nonetheless familiar and relatable stories through their humanistic composition. This volume explores the rich tapestry of humanistic themes and motifs present in both narratives. Extensive passages and narratives, such as the stories from the Garden of Eden and the Flood, are translated into English and accompanied by comprehensive discussions that compare and contrast shared ideas in both compositions. Written in a clear and concise manner, this book provides fresh insights into the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11, making them accessible to students and scholars of ancient Near Eastern literature, as well as those interested in religious studies, ancient history, and world literature.

The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1–11: Peering into the Deep

is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Near Eastern literature, with a broad appeal across religious studies, ancient history, and world literature.

In this book, the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11 are meticulously examined, exploring their portrayal of humanistic themes such as wisdom, power, and the pursuit of the 'good life'. While these ancient narratives may exhibit historical and cultural characteristics that may seem unfamiliar or challenging to modern readers, such as the intervention of gods and goddesses and talking animals, they are nonetheless familiar and relatable stories through their humanistic composition.

The volume delves into the rich tapestry of humanistic themes and motifs present in both narratives. Extensive passages and narratives, such as the stories from the Garden of Eden and the Flood, are translated into English and accompanied by comprehensive discussions that compare and contrast shared ideas in both compositions.

Written in a clear and concise manner, this book offers fresh insights into the Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11, making them accessible to students and scholars of ancient Near Eastern literature, as well as those interested in religious studies, ancient history, and world literature.

By undertaking a comprehensive comparison of these ancient literary masterpieces, The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1–11: Peering into the Deep provides valuable insights into the shared human experiences and values that transcend time and cultural boundaries.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032020129