02-04-2022, 09:57 AM
Quote:Hey Mark. Did you add the spoiler later? I didn't catch it on first read. Critwise, "signaled" and "suddenly" might be improved.
Always been fascinated by the interplay between Gen 1:1 and John 1:1
Hey Paul-
Yes, I did add the spoiler later. In fact the spoiler is the actual point of the piece. And I agree that "signaled" and "suddenly" might be improved, though I really just slapped this one together. Posted in MISC since I'm mainly trying to get the idea/comparison out versus seeking to improve it as a poem.
While I was raised Catholic, I currently practice no religion, but I've done quite a bit of Bible study, because it's fascinating. I'm also of the mind that if I ever want to debate something, then the least I can do is study it.
That said, John 1:1 definitely echoes Genesis 1:1. Many scholars see John 1:1 as a poem that the author of John did not write, but used as a prelude to that gospel.
GEN 1:1- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and John 1:1- In the beginniing was the Word
Interesting that Genesis begins each section with "And God said...", essentially speaking the universe into exisitence with The Word.