Outline
Thesis: The flood stories in the Epic of Gilgamesh and Genesis have many points of agreement, suggesting that they are somehow connected. Yet, there are also many differences. This term paper will identify similarities and differences in both.
I. Introduction
II. Gilgamesh
a. What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
b. When was it written?
c. What is it about?
d. Describe the beliefs of the people.
III. The Old Testament
a. When was it written?
b. Describe the flood?
IV. Comparison of the Two
a. Which came first?
b. Describe the similarities.
V. Summary
VI. Works Cited
Abstract
This term paper compares the flood story in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible and the flood story in Gilgamesh. It identifies links between the ancient Sumerian epic and the account of Noah in Genesis as well as similarities between the two. Similarities include the use of an arc and sacrifices made after the floods to the respective gods.
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Approximate Word Count: 1930
Approximate Pages: 8 (260 words per double-spaced page) |