Here's a companion piece to the article that Elayne linked to, this one dealing with the Big Bang:
https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/…n-of-all-things
The author diagrams several types of "creation" scenarios, finally pointing out that knowledge of how things began is probably beyond our grasp. Although he says this shouldn't stop us from trying. Of course, I might add, only so long as it brings us pleasure!