Bible Book Summaries: Genesis to Deuteronomy

Bible Book Summaries: Genesis to Deuteronomy

by David Peach

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What this book is about Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers

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Genesis

Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is also the first of the five books of the Law. These five books together are often called the Pentateuch. While the book of Job is believed to be the first Bible book written, the book of Genesis covers the earliest period in history.

Author

Authorship is historically accepted as Moses even though the book never claims Moses as the author. Both the Old and New Testaments ascribe authorship to Moses. There is no reason or proof given as to why it should not have been Moses.

Here are some Old Testament references to Moses as the author of the Law: Joshua 1:7, 8; I Kings 2:3; II Chronicles 34:14; Nehemiah 8:1, 14; Nehemiah 13:1. In these passages there are phrases like, "as it is written in the law of Moses," "a book of the law of the LORD given by Moses," and "the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses." The Old Testament clearly refers to the Law as having been written by Moses.

The writers of the New Testament also considered Moses to be the author. Luke 24:27, 44; John 1:45; John 5:4547 and Acts 28:23 each talk about Moses as the author of the Law. Jesus refers to the Law when he uses Moses' name in Luke 24:27. Acts 28:23 says Paul preached "out of the law of Moses."

Date Written

Circa 1440 to 1400 B.C. If it was indeed written first (before the exodus) then it was written around 1440 B.C. The exodus took place around 1440 B.C., however Genesis may have been written at a later date.

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Purpose of Genesis

To provide a history of the beginning of all things and to show the origin of God's people, the children of Israel. God had promised that the Redeemer would come from the people of Israel. Most of the major doctrines (teachings) in the Bible have their roots in the book of Genesis. While the doctrine may not be explained in the book, God provided information in the book of Genesis to introduce the foundation of the doctrines covered.

Theme

Beginnings, or Origins

Key Verses

Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." God presented as the Creator. Genesis 3:15 "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." God's promise of a Redeemer or Savior. Genesis 12:1-3 "Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" This is the Abrahamic Covenant where God promised to grow a nation through Abraham which would be the family of the promised Redeemer from Genesis 3:15.

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