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The book of Genesis is the last book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
The book of Genesis is the last book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
False
Abraham is the son of Isaac.
Abraham is the son of Isaac.
False
The flood narrative is told in Genesis 1-2.
The flood narrative is told in Genesis 1-2.
False
Noah and his family, along with four of every kind of animal, are saved on the ark.
Noah and his family, along with four of every kind of animal, are saved on the ark.
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Joseph is the son of Abraham.
Joseph is the son of Abraham.
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Joseph's brothers, impressed by his favored status, give him a coat of many colors.
Joseph's brothers, impressed by his favored status, give him a coat of many colors.
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Joseph becomes a unsuccessful slave, interpreting dreams for his master, Potiphar.
Joseph becomes a unsuccessful slave, interpreting dreams for his master, Potiphar.
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Joseph's brothers do not come to Egypt during a famine.
Joseph's brothers do not come to Egypt during a famine.
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Study Notes
Creationism
Key Concepts:
- The book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament
- The creation story is told in Genesis 1-2:3
- Two creation accounts:
- Genesis 1:1-2:3 (Priestly account): six days of creation, emphasis on God's sovereignty
- Genesis 2:4-25 (Yahwist account): focuses on the creation of humans and the Garden of Eden
Patriarchs
Key Figures:
- Abraham (Gen 12-25): first patriarch, called by God to be the father of a new nation
- Isaac (Gen 21-28): son of Abraham, tested by God with the sacrifice
- Jacob (Gen 25-36): son of Isaac, father of the 12 tribes of Israel
- Joseph (Gen 37-50): son of Jacob, sold into slavery, rises to become vizier of Egypt
Flood Narrative
Key Events:
- The flood is told in Genesis 6-9
- God destroys the earth with a flood due to humanity's wickedness
- Noah and his family, along with two of every kind of animal, are saved on the ark
- The flood lasts for 40 days and 40 nights
- After the flood, God makes a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood
Joseph's Journey
Key Events:
- Joseph is the favored son of Jacob, given a coat of many colors (Gen 37)
- Joseph's brothers, jealous of his favored status, sell him into slavery in Egypt
- Joseph becomes a successful slave, interpreting dreams for his master, Potiphar
- Joseph is wrongly accused and imprisoned, but continues to interpret dreams, eventually becoming vizier of Egypt
- Joseph's brothers come to Egypt during a famine, and Joseph forgives them, reuniting the family
Creationism
- The book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
- The creation story is told in Genesis 1-2:3, featuring two accounts:
- Genesis 1:1-2:3 (Priestly account): God creates the world in six days, emphasizing God's sovereignty.
- Genesis 2:4-25 (Yahwist account): focuses on the creation of humans and the Garden of Eden.
Patriarchs
- Abraham is the first patriarch, called by God to be the father of a new nation (Gen 12-25).
- Isaac is the son of Abraham, tested by God with the sacrifice (Gen 21-28).
- Jacob is the son of Isaac, father of the 12 tribes of Israel (Gen 25-36).
- Joseph is the son of Jacob, sold into slavery, and rises to become vizier of Egypt (Gen 37-50).
Flood Narrative
- The flood is told in Genesis 6-9, where God destroys the earth with a flood due to humanity's wickedness.
- Noah and his family, along with two of every kind of animal, are saved on the ark.
- The flood lasts for 40 days and 40 nights.
- After the flood, God makes a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood.
Joseph's Journey
- Joseph is the favored son of Jacob, given a coat of many colors (Gen 37).
- Joseph's brothers, jealous of his favored status, sell him into slavery in Egypt.
- Joseph becomes a successful slave, interpreting dreams for his master, Potiphar.
- Joseph is wrongly accused and imprisoned, but continues to interpret dreams, eventually becoming vizier of Egypt.
- Joseph's brothers come to Egypt during a famine, and Joseph forgives them, reuniting the family.
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Test your knowledge of the Book of Genesis, including the creation story and key figures such as Abraham. Learn about the two creation accounts and their emphasis on God's sovereignty and humanity.
