The Bible: plagiarism or cultural transmission and adaptation

The term plagiarism may seem provocative to many, but in the context of literary creation and the transmission of stories, it becomes a starting point for delving deeper into intertextuality and the similarities between the narratives of various ancient civilizations. From Mesopotamian myths to Egyptian philosophies and the tales of other Mediterranean cultures, the Bible does not emerge in a vacuum but is, to a large extent, a product of a rich history of cultural exchange and adaptation. This book does not seek to discredit the faith of those who find in the Bible a source of divine inspiration, but rather to examine how the historical and social context may have influenced its formation. We will explore the similarities between biblical narratives and their predecessors in other ancient texts, unraveling the process through which the myths, rituals, and beliefs of different peoples would have been intertwined. We will analyze the influences of the literature and religion of civilizations such as the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Egyptian, and how these elements may have found their way into the pages of the Bible. Through a transdisciplinary approach that combines theology, history, literature, and anthropology, we will seek to understand the complexity of the creation of one of humanity's most influential texts.