Genesis Explained

Understanding the Book and Its Message for Today

von Samuel Whitaker

134 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

If you have ever wanted to truly understand the Bible, Genesis is where everything begins.Creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs - Genesis contains some of the most familiar stories in human history. But without understanding the ancient world behind the text, it is easy to miss what these stories actually meant and why they still matter today.Genesis Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that shape the first book of the Bible. Rather than simply retelling familiar stories, this study examines what the text meant to its earliest audiences - and what its message means for modern readers.Inside you will discover why the creation account was written and what it meant to its original audience, the cultural world of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, how the covenant promises of Genesis shape the entire Bible, the themes of faith, failure, and redemption that run through every chapter, and how Genesis speaks directly to questions modern readers are still asking.Whether you are new to Bible study or have read Genesis many times, this guide will help you engage the text with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.Part of the Bible for Modern Life Series - accessible, historically grounded guides to every book of Scripture.

• Reihe: The Bible for Modern Life Series
• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religiöse Aspekte Kritik und Exegese heiliger Texte
• ISBN: 9798999718464
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.03.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Ascent Press Co.