Glossary for Lessons 1-2


Special terms used in lessons 1 and 2.
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A

Atrahasis Epic

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

C

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.

Enuma Elish

An ancient Babylonian story about the creation

Euphrates

Fourth of the four headwaters flowing out of the river from the Garden of Eden

F

Fertile Crescent

Region between Egypt and Mesopotamia, bordered by the desert on the south and the mountains on the north

G

Gihon

Second of the four headwaters flowing out of the river from the Garden of Eden. It went through the entire land of Cush.

Gilgamish Epic

An ancient Babylonian story of the Flood

I

Inauguration

Term used to describe the first stage of redemption

M

Menorah

The seven pronged lamp that was in the Tabernacle

Mesopotamia

The region of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

P

Pishon

Name of the first of the four headwaters flowing out of the river from the Garden of Eden. It went through the land of Havilah, where there was gold and onyx.

Prototype

The original form of something that serves as an example for other similar things

S

Sabbath

Day of rest

T

Tabernacle

Movable tent in which the Ark of the Covenant was kept and in which God showed His special presence to Israel

Tigris

Third of the four headwaters flowing out of the river from the Garden of Eden. It ran along the east side of Asshur.



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