Why does the Bible reiterate stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh?

The Epic of Gilgamesh contains several stories which are similar to those that appear in Genesis, such as stories of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the flood.

Neo-Assyrian clay tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 11: Story of the Flood. Known as the ‘Flood Tablet’ from the Library of Ashurbanipal, 7th century BC.

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ByMOSHE DANN

JUNE 2, 2023 14:42

Why does the Bible reiterate stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh?

The Epic of Gilgamesh contains several stories which are similar to those that appear in Genesis, such as stories of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the flood.

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Why does the Bible reiterate stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh?

The Epic of Gilgamesh contains several stories which are similar to those that appear in Genesis, such as stories of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the flood.

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