omen in Genesis
In the Book of Genesis, women are portrayed mostly in a negative light, and are judged by their obedience to God and the patriarchs and how well they fulfill their duties as wives and mothers. God has a plan for the world, but repeatedly the sins of humanity interfere with it, and from Eve onward, women are often portrayed as particularly weak, dishonest or untrustworthy. Adam's duty was to protect the Garden of Eden while both he and Eve were required to "be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it"(Gen 1:28). Because of the disobedience initiated by Eve, humanity is expelled from paradise. Even after God destroys the world in the Great Flood, he commands Noah and his sons to repopulate the earth, although their wives are not even given names (Gen 9:1). Nor do Lot's wife and daughters have names, although he clearly has total…...

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WORKS CITED

Bellis, Alice Ogden. Helpmates, Harlots and Heroes: Women's Stories in the Hebrew Bible, 2nd Edition. Westminster John Knox Press, 2007.

Jeansonne, Sharon Pace. The Women of Genesis: From Sarah to Potiphar's Wife. Augsburg Press, 1990.

Lapsley, Jacqueline E. Whispering the Word: Hearing Women's Stories in the Old Testament. Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.

Menn, Esther Marie. Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38) in Ancient Exegesis: Studies in Literary Form and Hermaneutics. Leiden: Brill, 1997.

Pentateuch
Genesis:

In the Book of Genesis, God creates the universe. He begins with the creation of light and then in the following days creates all the things that exist in the world, including mankind. God wants man to be his avatar on Earth, but mankind fails him. First man and woman are thrown out of the Garden of Eden and thrust out into the cruel world. God gets so fed up with humanity that he floods the world, having Noah stay alive with two of every animal to repopulate the world. The new world is equally corrupt but God promises not to flood the world again. Instead he assigns Abraham the task of breeding and teaching His word to the Jews, the chosen people of God. Genesis ends with the Jews traveling to Egypt where they will become the slaves of the Egyptians and punished for practicing the worship of their…...

"This is my covenant with you: I will make you the father of not just one nation, but a multitude of nations. . . I will give you millions of descendants who will represent many nations. Kings will be among them" (Genesis 17:4, 6).
Then, in relation to how Joseph ended up where he did -- why was he loved more than his siblings? We know Joseph was born was Jacob was in his "old age" (Verses 2-3), but it was more than that. Historically, scholars say that Jacob recognized that having a child with Joseph's mother, achel, was a blessing from God because she was barren for many years. "Then God remembered achel's policht and answered her prayers by giving her a child. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. 'God removed my shame,' she said. And she names him Joseph. . . " (Genesis 30:22-23). The…...

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REFERENCES

Abela, a. (2001). "Is Genesis the Introduction of the Primary History?" in: Wenin, a.,

The Book of Genesis. Leuven University/Peeters Press.

Adar, Z. (1990). The Book of Genesis: An Introduction to the Biblical World. Magnes Publishing Company.

Alter, R. (1996). Genesis: Translation and Commentary. Norton.

The details of the relationship between the mistaken 'husband' are explained as well, unlike Genesis 12, where Pharaoh is merely said to have taken Sarah, with no further explanation: "And God said unto him [Abimelech] in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her" (Genesis 20:6).
God defends Abraham in words, not simply in the presentation style of the story of Abraham: "he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live" (Genesis 20:7). If the king does not, he will die. The king goes to Abraham and again, in involved dialogue complains that he was not told of Sarah's real identity, and almost sheepishly, Abraham admits his fear: "Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place;…...

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Works Cited

The King James Bible. Full e-text available on 2 Nov 2007 at  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2020;&version=9

God then decides to create a helper for man in the form of a woman (Eve), created by taking "one of his ribs," whereby Adam proclaims that Eve is the "bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh" and that she is his wife ("they shall be one flesh").
Thus, the only differences between these two versions is that the creation of the earth and the heavens serves as a centerpoint for the first and the creation of Adam and Eve serve as the focus for the second version. As to the religious truths to be found in these versions, the most basic truth is that God created everything, from the earth to the sky to water to the "beasts of the field" and lastly man and woman in the form of Adam and Eve. All of this was of divine creation, meaning that God and only God created…...

However, as time went by Cain became jealous over the kinds of crops that were produced by Able. This resulted in Cain murdering his brother one day while he was in the field. When questioned by God about what happened, Cain lied and said he did not know where he was. (Damrosch) ("Genesis 1 -- 4")
God knew this and banished him from the area for these sins. After having another son, is when Adam and Eve were able to have a sense of retribution (with someone who could follow these higher ideals). This allowed everyone to talk to the Lord directly about the challenges and issues they are dealing with. (Damrosch) ("Genesis 1 -- 4")

These insights are showing how Genesis 1 -- 4, is focusing on humankind's potential to be servants of the Lord and walk in paradise. However, after being overcome by temptation is when various sins were…...

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References

"Genesis 1 -- 4." Bible Gateway, 2102. Web. 23 Aug. 2012

Damrosch, David. The Longman Anthology of World Literature. New York: Longman Publishing Group, 2008. Print.

It was clear that Cain had murdered his brother, an offense that is unthinkable in today's modern context. When Cain refused to admit his sins, God punished him in the same manner as he had punished Adam and Eve. God had cast Cain out of his homeland, just as He had done with Adam and Eve; "And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand. When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth," (Genesis 4:11-12). Cain followed in the footsteps of his earliest ancestors.
This tells a lot about the character of God as represented by the Old Testament. Essentially, He is omni-benevolent when His followers are true to following His demands. In fact, God rewards in great measure. Yet, He can…...

Jacob Gen 28; 10-17 Gen 35; 9-15
Someone could ask if it is possible for man to secure the blessings of God solely through their own efforts; or perhaps, if a believer has to cling to God, and completely lean on Him in order to receive His blessings. More often than not, believers find themselves in situations whereby they are forced to fight the temptation to rely on their own 'guts' regarding temporal things, and to God when their own attempts fail. The scripture brings out plentiful illustrations of this. One of the most significant instances is documented in Genesis 32 where Jacob wrestles with God in an attempt to ensure the security of his blessings.

The Book of Genesis is surrounded by a great deal of conflict, with most people arguing that the text is complicated, and that the book comes out as if it was woven out of different threads…...

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References

Borgman, P. (2001). Genesis: the Story We Haven't Heard. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

Constable (n.d.). Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable. StudyLight. Retrieved 31 March 2014 from  http://www.studylight.org/com/dcc/print.cgi?bk=0&ch=48&vs.=1 

DeLashmutt, G. (2014). Teaching Series from Genesis: The Story of Jacob -- Genesis 25-33. Xenos Christian Fellowship. Retrieved 31 March 2014 from  http://www.xenos.org/teachings/?teaching=134 

GSLC. (n.d.). Genesis 28:10-17: "God's Promise to Jacob and to Us -- I Will Not Leave You." GLSC Deltona. Retrieved 31 March 2014 from  http://www.gslcdeltona.com/home/180004789/180004789/docs/Genesis%2028_10-17.pdf-sec_id=180004789

GENESIS & COSMOLOGY
In chapter one of the Book of Genesis as found the Holy Bible, it states that "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth/and the earth was without form and void and darkness was upon the face of the deep/and God said, let there be light; and there was light" (verses 1-3). It then states "And God said, let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night/and God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night; he made the stars also/and God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth" (verses 14, 16, & 17). These six verses relate the Biblical origins of the universe according to God's design, yet scientifically, this description is invalid and erroneous, due to the most recent…...

Genesis 12:10-20 and the Modern World:
Genesis 12:10-20 is a text about Abram and Sarai in Egypt that is considered as one of the great epos narrated in the ook of Genesis. efore the narration of this story, Abram is portrayed as an individual with several positive attributes including righteousness and humility. However, the story highlights several troubling concerns and questions regarding Abram's character, beliefs, and behaviors in relation to God and Sarai. These troubling questions and concerns have become the subject of interest and study throughout the ages. Actually, the concerns have been examined in various commentaries, adaptations and interpretations, and plot extensions. The story has mainly been examined from two schools of thought starting with a description of Sarai's beauty, attractiveness, and sexuality from the male perspective

. The second school of thought is typical expressions of male sexual discourse in light of Abram's disturbing behavior. Therefore, Genesis 12:10-20 is…...

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Bibliography:

Cochran, Brian T. "Genesis 12:10-20: "The Struggle to Walk by Faith" Redeemer Reformation

Church, April 22, 2014,  http://storage.cloversites.com/reginapresybeterianchurch/documents/Gen.%2012.10-20.pdf 

Deffinbaugh, Robert L. "When Faith Fails & #8230; (Genesis 12:10-13:41)." Bible.org. Last Modified May 12, 2004.  https://bible.org/seriespage/when-faith-fails-8230-genesis-1210-1341 

Enhancements to Inductive Bible Study. InterVarsity/USA Bible Study Task Force. Last Modified April 1999.  http://www.intervarsity.org/sites/default/files/uploaded/bible-studies/communal/enhancements_to_ibs.doc

Genesis 12-23.
The call of Abram (Genesis 12:1-9)

God promises. (Genesis12:2-3)

To make his name great.

To bless those who bless him.

To make him a great nation.

Abram leaves Haran and journeys through Canaan (Genesis 12:4-8).

With lot his wife Sarai and all his possessions.

He was 75 years old.

Abram pitched a tent and an altar at Bethel.

Abram in Egypt.

Abrams moves to Egypt because of famine.

Sarai claims to be Abram's sister in Egypt and is taken up by pharaoh who is later punished with diseases by God for his refusal to let Israelites go.

Abram is sent away by pharaoh with his wife and wealth.

Abram and Lot separate. (Genesis13:1-18)

They quarreled over the land.

Lot moves to Sodom and Abram remains in Canaan.

Abram rescues Lot. (Genesis14:1-24)

A. Other kings rise against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and seized their wealth including Lot.

B. Lot, now an escapee reports to Abram.

C. Abram sets out with 318 men and rescues his nephew and…...

After finishing chapter 1 of Genesis it seemed clear that when God created human beings it was with the intention of their purpose being to master and reign over the world. During chapter 2, the clarity of this meaning becomes a bit more muddled. e are left with the uncertain conclusion that God's creation needed regular upkeep and that humankind was put on the earth to make sure that it happened. Some theologians have argued that the subsequent naming of all of the animals in Genesis 2:19-20 suggests dominion over the world through the act of naming. However, in contrast to the explicit earthly authority granted humans in Genesis chapter 1, the "power to name animals" rings a bit hollow.
Nonetheless, despite these contradictions between chapters 1 and 2 in Genesis, a rough picture of the purpose -- if not the explicit meaning -- of life for human beings takes…...

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Works Cited

"Genesis." The Bible. [client should insert remaining citation information for this source, which was provided]

Lewis, Shannon. "The Meaning of Life; the Image of God." For What it's Worth. 31 Aug. 2007. 26 Feb. 2008 .

Job

The book demonstrates faith during suffering, emphasized through Job's tribulations.

Psalms

A book of poems, written primarily by David in praise of God.

Proverbs

A book of wisdom, often regarded as an instruction manual for a Godly life.

Ecclesiastes

A book intended to help readers avoid painful situations of life experienced by Solomon.

Song of Solomon

This book is about love the sanctity of marriage.

Isaiah

A book about judgment and comfort, written by Isaiah.

Jeremiah

A book of repentance, written by Jeremiah.

Lamentations

A book of poems that grieve Israel's ruin.

Ezekiel

This book is a history of the fall of Jerusalem and God's judgment.

Daniel

A history of Daniel's banishment in Babylon.

Hosea

This book illustrates God's love for his people. Hosea's wife cheated on him Hosea drew closer to God because of it.

Joel

This book urges God's people to do right. Locusts are an example of punishment.

Amos

This book is about the judgment for Israel's sin. It also encourages people to resist sin.

Obadiah

A book about pride and justice.

Jonah

Jonah is…...

Pentateuch consists of the first five Books of the Bible. The Pentateuch is the same as what many people mean when they refer to the Torah, which is the first five books of the Tanakh. These books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In both Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses is considered the author of most of the Pentateuch and the belief is that God dictated the books to Moses (Fairfield, N.p.). However scholars generally agree that the books actually reflect compilations of earlier writings by various different authors. Taken together, the five books introduce the reader to God. They explain that God is the creator of the universe and everything in it, how the world has imperfections despite being a divine creation, God's unique relationship with man, and the beginnings of the special relationship between God and his chosen people (Fairfield, N.p.).
The Pentateuch begins with Genesis. Genesis is…...

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Works Cited

Fairfield, Mary. "Pentateuch: What is the Pentateuch?" About.com. N.p. 2013. Web. 29 Oct.

Jacob's Unique Mission / Position/Opponent

Perhaps one of the most useful ways to understand the unique position and mission of Jacob, rather than merely thinking of him as someone who could simply do what they wished without consequence, and to think that he was "wrestling" with a merely human opponent, is to look deeper into why Jacob was indulged by God as he was.

If one thinks about a modern situation, such as the deployment of American troops in Iraq, in comparison to Jacob, the issue becomes much clearer. Like the Iraq soldiers, Jacob is playing by rules that no one else is using, against a sort of invisible enemy that may or may not exist. Also like the Iraq situation, Jacob, it seems, is waging more of a symbolic than concrete type of war; in Jacob's case, it appears that a struggle with faith is taking place, while God is mentoring,…...

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Works Cited

Alter, R. Genesis: Translation and Narrative. New York: WW Norton and Company, 1997.

I. Introduction
A. Brief explanation of the topic
B. Thesis statement: The biblical creation account offers valuable insights into the origins of the universe, presenting a unique perspective on the concept of creation based on divine intervention.

II. Overview of the biblical creation account
A. Explanation of the creation narrative in the book of Genesis
B. Key elements of the biblical creation story, such as the six days of creation and the role of God as the creator

III. Creation ex nihilo: God as the ultimate source
A. Explanation of the concept of creation ex nihilo
B. Analysis of the biblical....