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Creation

Overview

The concept of creation would become one of the most distinctive concept of Judaism in antiquity. In the biblical tradition there are different ways to describe creation.

Creation as a genealogical process

The earliest accounts of creation still betrays the mythological perspective of creation. The narrative of Gen 2ff. promises to unveil the toledot, i.e. the genealogies, of the earth.

Creation by word

The Priestly Author describe

Creation by Wisdom

Wisdom was originally understood as a goddess.

Creation through the Logos (Philo)

The rejection of Creation (the Gospel of Thomas)

Creation through Jesus (Gospel of John)

Creation through the preexistent Torah (Rabbinic Judaism)

Creation by an evil God (Gnosticism)