Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why are there two creation stories in Genesis?

April 26, 2017creation Genesis stories

0

Posted

Why are there two creation stories in Genesis?

1 Answer

0

Posted

The early Jews are believed to have encountered an early version of what is now the first creation story, in Genesis 1:1-2:4a, during the Babylonian Exile. It was assimilated and added to Genesis, without removing the second creation story, which starts in Genesis 2:4b, probably because the older story was popular and it would have caused dissent to have removed it.