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Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:55 AM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: The Pentateuch (ePEN)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
A

Abel

Son of Adam and Eve murdered by his brother

Amanuensis

Secretary or scribe

Atrahasis Epic

An ancient Babylonian story of the Flood that includes the creation, corruption, the flood, and a new order
C

Cain

Son of Adam and Eve who murdered his brother

Consummation

Term used to describe the third and final stage of redemption.

Continuation

Term used to describe the second or middle stage of redemption
E

Eden

In the Hebrew language, it means a delightful place.

Edin

In the Babylonian language, it means plain or flatland.

Enoch

Name given both to a son of Cain and to a descendant of Seth. The son of Cain was a murderer and the descendant of Seth "walked with God."

Enuma Elish

An ancient Babylonian story about the creation