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    can clearly see the relationship between the contrast to the Bible and Gilgamesh of the Flood acoount. Many scholars argue that these are talking of the same account‚ which is justifiable since the two accounts are strikingly similar. However‚ since there are a few differences this argues that they are not the same account‚ but that the Gilgamesh account of the flood was inspired by the Bibical account in Genesis. The three big points that show their similarities is the choosing of a rightous man

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    later than Christianity and Judaism causing their ideas over creation and their relationship with Allah to differ. Through reading the creation stories in Genesis and the Qur’an‚ one is able to pinpoint the similarities and

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    contradict each other." 1 Within the book of Genesis we encounter opposition and contradiction in every verse depending on a variety of factors. "...Religious or theological persuasions‚ or one ’s place in history‚ society and culture" 2 can sway or change an interpretation of text. This being said‚ the popular and widely accepted interpretations are the ones affecting women and our population in general. The Bible is widely distributed and acknowledged‚ Genesis is known throughout the world and its social

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    are various fundamental principles that the Jews believe in. One of these principles is that God is the sole creator of heaven and earth and everything that exists on earth. Despite this principle‚ Jews do not believe in a literal evaluation of the genesis creation stories. Another principle is the belief that God is eternal meaning he lives forever. The Jewish faith hold it that‚ God has neither beginning nor end (Angel‚ Maimonides‚ & Maimonides‚ 2011). This principle is very popular in the biblical

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    The monotheistic traditions of Islam and Christianity share relative compatibility due to common beliefs between the two major world Religions‚ yet past these similarities‚ the two belief systems diverge in terms of religious dogma. While the two are compatible‚ it is important to note that the two religions are by no means the same. Muhammad founded the religion of Islam‚ while the religion of Christianity stems from Jesus Christ. Correspondingly‚ Islam finds its foundation in The Qur’an revealed

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    different religions throughout this world. These different religions reflect many different beliefs of a person’s relationship with God. There are many substantial and vital similarities between the people of Judaism’s relationship with God and the people of Christianity’s relationship with God. Of course‚ there are a few differences between these two religions as well. These differences are what make two separate religions. Christianity emerged from the religion of Judaism through the figure of Jesus Christ

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    the basis of the overall religion. Within both Christianity and Sikhism are various ideas that allow one to compare each religion with the other. Each of these religions allows one to evaluate specific beliefs between each religion to determine the similarities and differences between the two religions. For a religion to be considered

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh and Noah and the flood myths stories has several similarities and difference. In the both stories‚ there is an enormous flood that covers the earth. The flood myth in The Epic of Gilgamesh was written somewhere around 2750 and 2500 BCE‚ whereas the Noah and the Flood was written around 500 BC. As for The Mesopotamian story is date in the Bronze Age‚ 3000-1050 BC. All three stories tell a story of a noble figure who is apprised by mystical beings that a large flood is going

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    SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform my audience about the similarities between the religion of Islam and Christianity. INTRODUCTION 1. (ATTENTION GETTER) Most of us do not know that the teachings of Islam and Christianity are related to each other. This is because our society do not open their minds to know about other religions and cultures. Now‚ there are lots of conflicts happened between these two religions because there is no understanding between us‚ the Muslims and the Christians. If you remember

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    The Book Of Genesis Author Unknown The purpose of the author in the Genesis Creation Story is to show the reader that Eve is blamed more than Adam for the fall of man. The author communicates this through his portrayal of God‚ Adam and Eve‚ his detailed description of the events‚ as well as the use of tension. The author begins the story with the description of God’s plan for the world‚ portraying God as the almighty and righteous creator of

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