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The Tower of Babel Was a …
Story in the Bible, Not a Historical Fact.
9 min readAug 27, 2024
A Discussion with Advanced Google Gemini.
I am sure you are familiar with the Tower of Babel. Can you describe the scene?
Absolutely. The scene of the Tower of Babel is one of both ambition and chaos. Picture this:
- A vast plain: The story unfolds in the land of Shinar, likely a flat expanse in ancient Mesopotamia.
- A bustling city: The people are united in purpose, working tirelessly to construct a magnificent city.
- The towering structure: The focal point is the massive tower, its top reaching towards the heavens. Imagine the scaffolding, the workers hauling bricks, the sounds of construction echoing across the plain.
- A diverse crowd: People from all walks of life are present, speaking the same language, united in their endeavor.
- Divine intervention: Then, confusion descends. The once-unified language splinters into a multitude of tongues. Imagine the bewilderment, the frustration, the sudden inability to communicate.
- Dispersal: The grand project grinds to a halt. The people, unable to understand each other, scatter across the earth, carrying their new languages with them.