Gleanings From Genesis – YHVH, the Name of the Creator – Dr James Tabor & Ross Nichols – Episode #5
In episode five, the discussion begins with an explanation of textual divisions transmitted by the hands of ancient scribes before the introduction of chapters and verses into the texts. Genesis 2:4 is the beginning of the second division, the subject of which is the “bringing forth of the skies and the land.” A central point of the conversation in this episode is the name of the Elohim and an introduction to a creation account that describes events from the ground up. Don’t miss Episode Five of Gleanings from Genesis.
Here are two articles on ancient divisions from Ross’ Academia Page.
The Bible BC – Rightly Dividing the Word – https://www.academia.edu/41521866/The_Bible_BC_Rightly_Dividing_the_Word
Triennial Torah and Haftaroth Reading Charts – https://www.academia.edu/41887523/Triennial_Torah_and_Haftaroth_Reading_Charts
Why have you gotten away from the ancient idea of a firmament, raqyia, (crystal sphere)? Just because we can’t explain such a thing today does not mean it is incorrect. If the water above the firmament collapsed causing the Flood the firmament would not be in place today.