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Die Schöpfung der Welt — The Creation of the World in German, illustrated graded reader

German bilingual graded story

Die Schöpfung der Welt

The Creation of the World in German

4 levels: A0–B1 Natural German audio8 minGerman + English bilingual support

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A0 · Starter· 8 minA1 · Beginner· 8 minA2 · Elementary· 8 minB1 · Intermediate· 8 min

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In the beginning, the earth is dark, empty and without form. Over six days, God creates light, the sky, the land, the seas, plants, the sun, the moon, the stars and every kind of living creature. Humanity is created in God’s image and given responsibility over the earth. On the seventh day, God rests from the work of creation. The Creation of the World opens the Book of Genesis and the Bible itself, presenting a powerful account of how the universe, life and humanity began. Its sequence of seven days has influenced religion, literature, art and culture for centuries.

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Scene 1 of The Creation of the World, illustratedDie Schöpfung der Welt · Scene 1

Am Anfang macht Gott Himmel und Erde. Die Erde ist leer und dunkel. Über dem Wasser ist Finsternis. Gottes Geist ist über dem Wasser. Gott sagt: „Es wird Licht.“ Dann ist Licht da. Gott sieht das Licht. Es ist gut. Gott trennt das Licht von der Finsternis. Gott nennt das Licht „Tag“. Die Finsternis nennt Gott „Nacht“. Dann wird es Abend und dann Morgen. Das ist der erste Tag.

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