Genesis

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Westminster John Knox Press, Jan 1, 2001 - Religion - 296 pages

Not only does the book of Genesis begin our Bible, but it also can serve to begin the discussion of a variety of important topics as well: the question of origins, tensions between genders and between siblings, the reality of sin, the saga of human family, and the promise of God's covenant. In this perceptive and helpful commentary, W. Sibley Towner relates the theological issues in Genesis to faith issues in the church today.

Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

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Contents

Genesis 4126
4
Genesis 1124a
13
Genesis 24b25
33
Genesis 3124
41
2024
48
Genesis 5132
72
Genesis 10132
101
Genesis 1119
107
Genesis 1212320
133
Genesis 241289
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Genesis 28103643
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48
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Works Cited
293

Genesis 111032
117
An Overview of the Saga of the Fathers and the Mothers
125

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About the author (2001)

W. Sibley Towner is Professor of Old Testament of Union Theological Seminary/Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia.

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