After Reading the Biblical Flood Stories and Pertinent Sections of Other

question 34

Essay

After reading the biblical Flood stories and pertinent sections of other Near Eastern Flood myths, what similarities do you identify? In what ways are these related sources valuable for the study of the biblical Flood narratives?

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Definitions:

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Inadequacy

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Self Help Group

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