From the beginning of time, humans have tried to answer one single question: “How did we get here?” Many religions have different creations stories, atheists, non-believers, and the sort all have a theory on the world was created, how humans were created, and have spent time wondering if there really is a/an all powerful being/s. Christianity looks to the book of Genesis in the bible for their confirmation of the creation story while Ancient Babylonians looked to Enuma Elish for their creation. Both books have many parallels and similarities. However, differences and opposing views litter the pages. The story of Genesis starts with the words “In the beginning…” and describes a desolate and dark space in which God spoke “Let there be light.” God then begins to create universe, the creatures, and humans by simply speaking on a new day. Seven days later, after creating creatures and humans, God takes a break and admires all he has done. God has created male and female and he lives and walks with them. He loves and cares for them. The book of Genesis was believed to have been written in the 1400s B.C. The story Enuma Elish was written during the 12th century B.C. “When on high…” starts the book as we learn about water covering the earth. This water is split into Apsu, the male god of freshwater, and his wife Tiamat, the female god of …show more content…
Both begin with an opening statement, “In the beginning” and “When on high”. Enuma Elish was written on seven tablets while Genesis 1-2 was written about a seven day process. In both light was created first followed by land, sky, beasts, and humans. Finally, on the last day the gods or God rested. The biggest difference between Enuma Elish and Genesis is the idea of polytheism and monotheism. Enuma Elish begins with chaos and water and the world being created from war, while Genesis begins with a desolate and dark waste. The world was created from peace and