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Genesis is the first of five books written by Moses during the Exodus period, about 1450-1400 B.C. Using as sources direct revelations from God and the written and oral traditions of his people, Moses surveyed history from the Creation to his own day. The book of Genesis is divided into two parts. Genesis 1-11 tells of God's dealing with the whole human race from Creation to the time of Abraham, about 2100 B.C. Genesis 12 introduces a vital theme. God makes a covenant with one man and his descendants. God will work through this man, Abraham, and his family, Israel, to reveal himself to humanity and ultimately to provide a salvation avaliable to all. Outline of Contents 1. God's Dealings with the Human Race...........................................Gen. 1-11 A. Creation............................................................................................Gen. 1-2 B. The Fall.............................................................................................Gen. 3-5 C. The Flood and Aftermath.............................................................Gen. 6-11 2. Gods' Dealings with Abraham's Family........................................ Gen. 12-50 A. Abraham...........................................................................................Gen. 12-25 B. Isaac..................................................................................................Gen. 22-27 C. Jacob and Esau.............................................................................Gen. 25-36 D. Joseph..............................................................................................Gen. 37-50 |
