The Bible : A Purana of the Middle East
Posted by satyask on November 1, 2009
The Bible is similar in structure to the Puranas, except that it deals with the history, legends and philosophies of the middle-east and instead of India.
The Pancha Lakshanas of a Purana as defined by Amarasimha , are
- Sarga – Creation
- PratiSarga – Dissolution and Re Creation
- Vamsa – Dynasties
- Manvantaras
- Vamsanucharita – histories
Geography may also be included. Thus the Bible approaches a Purana in definition very closely.
It is wrongly claimed by some to be a Veda. It cannot be claimed either as a Veda or as The Veda as happens frequently in India.
