The Bible is a unique book that was written over a span of 1500 years ago and was written in three distinct languages (Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic), however there was no specific writer. You read about real events that happened and it was a dialogue about many people's lives. Its authenticity has been proven by research and historians who have proven that these texts were real life events thousands of years ago. The Bible was written over such a long period of time, as it contains the Old and New Testaments and within them Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus etc. Throughout the New Testament, real stories are told from different points of view as there are approximately 40 authors who wrote the Bible. Tradition says that Moses was written the Bible Genesis 1 and 2, however this is debatable. (Brown, 2012) These fact-based stories contain different topics and messages about the nature of God, the creation of the world, the rules to live by, and the coming of the Promised Messiah. The intentions of the writers who wrote the Bible are somewhat clear as they appear in biblical texts and stories as lessons learned throughout life. It contains not only texts and lessons but also commandments, songs, prayers, warnings, parables and prophecies that are still read, sung and believed today. The Bible was written by many different people with different strengths, personalities, fears, courage, backgrounds, and cultures to show its messages. (Zevada, 2013) The Bible was written to show messages to all generations such as faith in God and guidance, how to live a life with goals and purpose, how to relate to one another, and treat our "neighbors" as equal to ourselves. and encourages us to look to God for direction and strength...... middle of paper ...... born as the spirit called Brahman which is the foundation of all life and can never die as it is the creator and is eternal. This is known in today's world as Karma. Karma is practiced throughout this religion and is a key source for life and meditation, as is the single syllable in the Vedas known as "OM". It is doubtful that religion will be as well formed as it is today without these creation stories to guide it. people along the path of life. It is evident from all the information displayed that all religions have creation stories and the Christian and Hindu creation stories have similarities and teachings visible within these stories. Whether symbols or teachings, these creation stories and scriptures are somewhat similar and are both crucial elements in how to live a righteous life and enter their state of heaven or reincarnation..
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