Mesopotamian Genesis (Overview)
These pages explore Genesis 1–3 in its ancient Near Eastern context, particularly the Sumerian worldview that shaped the theological paradigms the biblical authors used when they wrote. The goal is to hear Scripture more clearly by recovering the conceptual world it originated in. This work builds on the research of Old Testament scholar John Walton whose findings can be reviewed in:
These pages follow a deliberate sequence. Each builds on ideas introduced in the previous ones. For the clearest understanding, please read them in order.