The Mysteries of Creation: The Genesis Story

by Rocco A Errico

To properly capture the idea of the biblical epic, we must realize that the Hebrew account of creation emerged out of the Near Eastern pool of gods and goddesses, culture and mysticism. Using his own direct translation from the Aramaic-Peshitta text of Genesis 1:1-31 and 2:1-3, Dr. Errico discusses the Semitic meaning, names and theories of the origin of God. Where appropriate, he borrows insights from the world of both quantum physics and biblical scholarship. The Genesis Story introdues to humankind its responsibility to the earth and its environment. The Hebrew cosmological depiction of a God-created good world is the ultimate purpose and destiny for the human family.

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 1993

Reviews

[Misty]

This is not a book that you can easily pass with a quick scan. It is an in-depth book. It explains the mystery of creation, obviously, but from the perspective of the author. I really enjoyed this book, though I will need to reread it over and over. Many concepts to grasp!

Warning: This book does not support a fundamentalist perspective. This book explains the creation story by illustrating the literary genres of the Jewish people.

[Jeanmarie]

I used this book as a supplemental text when I taught The Creative Process in the Bible. I found it added some useful insights that my class appreciated. I recommend it for use for any study of Genesis.