Genesis : the story we haven't heard /

Borgman, Paul, 1940-,

Genesis : the story we haven't heard / [print] Paul Borgman. - Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, (c)2001. - 252 pages ; 22 cm.



Introduction: why haven't we heard? -- The prologue -- I want a name for myself: Genesis 1-11 -- Abraham and Sarah -- Ordinary choices of the worst sort -- Let go, don't be afraid: visits 1-4 -- Walk with me-and speak up! visits 5 and 6 -- Coming to trust in each other: visit 7 -- What's love-and fear--got to do with it? -- The point: Abraham brings triple blessing -- Jacob and Esau; Rachel and Leah -- Jacob wrestles for his blessings with Esau, with God -- Three mirrors for Jacob -- Three breakthroughs-and disaster -- Joseph and family; Judah and Tamar -- Three descents for Joseph, one for Judah -- Older brothers bow: does Joseph tease or test? -- All peoples, including the little ones of Egypt.



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BS1235.B733.G464 2001 BS1235