Episode 113: Reading Creation Myths Economically with Eric J Harvey

Eric Harvey discusses his recent work on creation myths, divine service, and the economic implications of ancient religious practices. He explores the differences between Mesopotamian and biblical narratives, particularly in terms of sacrifice and the needs of the divine. The discussion highlights the complexity of ancient texts and the importance of understanding them within their cultural context. Resources included mentioned in this episode include Atrahasis; The Bodies of God and the World of Ancient Israel; God: An Anatomy; scholar Bruce Wells; The Consuming Fire: The Complete Priestly Source, from Creation to the Promised Land; Food in Ancient Judah: Domestic Cooking in the Time of the Hebrew Bible; scholar Roland Bohr; The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently; Beautyland: A Novel; A Thursday Murder Club; and Eric’s blog.