From: Glenn Morton (glenn.morton@btinternet.com)
Date: Tue Nov 19 2002 - 16:40:55 EST
Dick Wrote:
>Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 2:56 PM
>Hi Glenn, you wrote:
>
>>The reason I said what I did about you and the Sumerian texts, is that I
>>have often observed you to believe them when there is a factual
>dispute with
>>the Bible. Thus, it is logical to conclude that you beleive them over the
>>Bible.
>
>Sometimes I wonder if you actually believe what you say, or just say it to
>see what effect it will have.
>
>If any have gotten the impression that I respect any other text over the
>Holy Bible then let me correct that now. The ancient near eastern texts do
>give us added insights, and can help us clarify passages that otherwise
>might remain obscure.
>
In this case, I can assure you it was something I had wondered about because
I have noticed that when there was a difference between the Biblical and
Sumerian/Akkadian texts, you seemed to chose the Sumerian/Akkadian more than
the Scripture for the source of rock solid information. I am glad you hear
that my impression was erroneous.
>For example, the phrase "fountains of the deep" appears in the Atrahasis
>epic and refers to their irrigation system running dry due to draught. We
>no longer need wonder what those fountains are in the flood narrative. We
>should know.
>
>> But, the real question is, do we really worship Ea? What do you
>>think Dick?
>
>Well, since you asked me nicely ...
>
>If the early Accadians worshipped a triad of gods rather than one god, and
>if those gods were the equivalent of our trinity, and if Ea corresponds to
>"Emmanuel," then it may be that they worshipped in fact the pre-incarnate
>Christ.
>
>In other words, our saviour today who exists in spirit may have been the
>one they knew as "Ea." If so, then it is possible that Christ to us was Ea
>to them - the same God.
Thanks for the clarification of your views.
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