Encountering the book of Genesis /Bill T. arnold.

Arnold, Bill T,

Encountering the book of Genesis /Bill T. arnold. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, (c)2003. - 234 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. - Encountering biblical studies .

Includes bibliographies and index.

PART 1: ENCOUNTERING GOD'S CREATION (GENESIS 1-11) -- The grandeur of God's perfect creation -- The history of the first human family -- What's wrong with this picture? -- Sin's contamination of creation -- PART 2: ENCOUNTERING ABRAHAM: GOD'S FAITHFUL SERVANT (GENESIS 12-25) -- The beginning of our faith heritage -- Tracking Abram and his family -- "Then God gave him the covenant" -- Standing on the promises of God -- PART 3: ENCOUNTERING JACOB: GOD'S TROUBLED SERVANT (GENESIS 25-36) -- Jacob struggles with his family -- Jacob struggles with God -- PART 4: ENCOUNTERING JOSEPH: GOD'S MODEL SERVANT (GENESIS 37-50) -- Joseph in Egypt -- Joseph over Egypt -- PART 5: ENCOUNTERING THE AUTHORSHIP OF GENESIS -- Evidence for authorship -- Interpretations of the evidence -- Conclusion: Genesis and beyond.

This accessible introduction to the Book of Genesis examines introductory issues, overarching themes, and the overall argument of the book. https://www.amazon.com/Encountering-Book-Genesis-Biblical-Studies/dp/0801026385/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DPMXGFQ8ZYSE&keywords=9780801026386&qid=1677095810&sprefix=0226323994%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1



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