Tag: Genesis
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A Journey Through Genesis: A Second Creation Story
Recommended Reading: Genesis 2:1-25 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first chapter of Genesis and discussed the creation story. We looked at the Chiasmus in the story and found that Moses was trying to communicate to a previously exiled people, God wants us to rest. Moving into Genesis 2:4 – 2:25, we immediately start…
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A Journey Through Genesis: The Creation Story
Recommended Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4 Introduction to The Book of Genesis Genesis is the first Book of the Torah, or the Pentateuch. The Torah comprises the first 5 books of the Bible, whose original authorship is traditionally attributed to Moses. The Torah was given to Moses, by God, after Israel’s exodus from Egypt. In Egypt, the…
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