To the ancient Hebrew mind, Genesis 1:21 does not describe peaceful waters filled with whales and fish. 

It is filled with sea monsters, dragons, serpents, and wriggling swarming things. 

The sea is understood as a place of terror.

#theology #genesis  #torah #bible #biblestudy #faith #christianity #dragons #monsters 

 You might enjoy this

https://www.eisenbrauns.org/books/titles/978-1-57506-211-2.html

probably less expensive on amazon, or used