Creation in context (Psalm 8)
In Psalm 8, humankind is crowned in glory and honor, loved and valued.
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Our psalm for this week reflects the creation story of Genesis. Many scholars believe the ancient Hebrew origin story could have been compiled during the Babylonian exile. If this is true, the story might be clarified by its contrast with other creation myths that we find in that cultural milieu.
