Editing Christian mythology (section)

====Genesis 1:1—2:3====
In the first text on the creation (Genesis 1:1—2:3), the Creator is called ''[[Elohim]]'' (commonly translated simply as "God"). He creates the universe over a six-day period, creating a new feature each day: first he creates day and night; then he creates the firmament to separate the "waters above" from the "waters below"; then he separates the dry land from the water; then he creates plants on the land; then he places the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky; then he creates swimming and flying animals; then he creates land animals; and finally he creates [[Adam and Eve|man and woman]] together, "in his own image". On the seventh day, God rests, providing the rationale for the custom of resting on [[Biblical Sabbath|Sabbath]].<ref>Exodus 20:8–11</ref>