Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:42 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: The Primeval History (The Primeval History)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-3
Richard Ramsay
AbelSon of Adam and Eve murdered by his brother |
Atrahasis EpicAn ancient Babylonian story of the Flood that includes the creation, corruption, the flood, and a new order |
CainSon of Adam and Eve who murdered his brother |
ConsummationTerm used to describe the third and final stage of redemption. |
ContinuationTerm used to describe the second or middle stage of redemption |
EdenIn the Hebrew language, it means a delightful place. |
EdinIn the Babylonian language, it means plain or flatland. |
EnochName given both to a son of Cain and to a descendant of Seth. The son of Cain was a murderer and the descendant of Seth "walked with God." |
Enuma ElishAn ancient Babylonian story about the creation |
EuphratesFourth of the four headwaters flowing out of the river from the Garden of Eden |