Is the Book of Genesis a creation myth?

Answer 1

A:Many Christians and Jews believe that the Book of Genesis is, in its entirety, completely true and infallible. For them, it is unacceptable to see the book as containing creation myths. Many other Christians and Jews accept that the creation accounts in chapters 1 and 2, as well as many of the other the stories, at least as far as the story of Noah's Ark, are not literally true. They may call these stories allegories, creation myths or other explanations, depending on what they believe a myth to be.

So for many, the Book of Genesis contains creation myths, although it may not necessarily be mythical in its entirety - which is another question.

Another Answer:

Not according to the Scriptures. Both the God of the Old Testament (Word) and the New Testament (Jesus) tell us repeatedly that the events recorded in The Bible actually occurred. Most scientist today believe in the 'Big Bang Theory' which they see the 'effect' and speculate on the 'cause' which the Bible states clearly for all to read. The 'creation' story of Genesis is actually a renewal of the Earth and there are several verses to attest to this event (Psalm 104:30 is one). Simply read the first couple of verses and see the planet Earth exists but is in darkness under water.

Matthew 24:37New International Version (NIV)

37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.