While there are elements of creation mentioned throughout the Old Testament, there are generally considered to be
two main creation accounts in the book of Genesis.
* Genesis 1:1-2:3: This is the more formal and structured account, often referred to as the "Priestly" account. It describes God creating the world in six days, followed by a day of rest.
* Genesis 2:4-2:25: This is a more narrative and anthropomorphic account, often referred to as the "Yahwist" account. It focuses on the creation of Adam and Eve and their placement in the Garden of Eden.
It's important to note that some scholars argue about the extent to which these are truly distinct accounts versus different perspectives or emphases on the same event. Additionally, creation themes and imagery appear elsewhere in the Old Testament (e.g., in Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah), but these are not considered independent creation stories in the same way as the two in Genesis.