abstract
| - In our time line, there is a rich history of interaction of supernatural forces with mankind and his environment. Though there are diverse opinions as to the reality of these otherworldly entities -- including the prevailing view among intellectuals that such entities do not exist -- for the purpose of this alternate history the recorded history as found in the Bible is to be assumed. However, all instances of supernatural intervention are totally absent. There is to be no divine revelation and no "miracles" performed on the behalf of priests or prophets. No supernatural interference from "unfriendly" sources is permitted either. The point of divergence is on the sixth day of creation as Adam and Eve, having been created separately, find their way into a tropical paradise.
* A note to readers: I will be using the original Hebrew and Aramaic names of people and nations for a feel of "authenticity." For example, Isaac will be spelled "Yitskaq" (more acurately Yitskhaq) to reflect the letter kheth (gutteral H, phonetically [x]). Rebekah become "Ribqah" (sorry, but that's the Hebrew for you). The suffix of "-i" is used for a people group or nation in most cases, though the ancient "-im" is also used in places. The best way to keep up is to be familiar with the Bible. That is by design, in fact, to encourage readers to "check out" the time line with the record in OTL.
* An additional note: I encourage anyone to challenge my assumption of success among the Biblical Abrahamic peoples. Ancient history would continue about the same without them, and I am not sure if it would be too much different today. My premise is basically that some people will believe a Creator God exists based on pure reason - or just a gut instinct - and choose a "deistic" approach to acknowldeging this.
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