<p>In order to understand the imagery, ideas, and message of the Bible, one must understand first the cultural context of pagan gods that was the setting of the world and people of the Bible. An understanding of the pagan gods allows one to understand the worldview of the people of the Bible and thus understand the message of Yahweh to these people.</p>

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The Nature of the Gods

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The Egyptian Creation Account

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The Ugaritic Baal Cycle

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The Babylonian Enuma Elish

In order to understand the imagery, ideas, and message of the Bible, one must understand first the cultural context of pagan gods that was the setting of the world and people of the Bible. An understanding of the pagan gods allows one to understand the worldview of the people of the Bible and thus understand the message of Yahweh to these people.