First published 2008
The gods gather to shape the world from chaos. In this retelling of Genesis, divine beings work together rather than a single deity commanding creation. Shetterly translates elohim literally as multiple gods and restructures the familiar stories into logical sequence. The first origin account incorporates opening lines from what traditionally appears as Genesis chapter two. Ancient tales of paradise, forbidden fruit, and humanity's first steps unfold with fresh perspective. The narrative follows creation through early human civilization, presenting biblical stories as they might have been understood before monotheistic interpretation. Characters move through a world where multiple divine forces shape destiny and consequence.
Genres: mythology, fantasy, religion, ancient
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, multiple-perspectives
Period: Ancient
102 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform