Genesis: Interpretation Bible Studies

by Celia Brewer Sinclair

Overview

The Bible's first book contains many well-known stories, some familiar since childhood: creation and the garden of Eden; an ark full of animals adrift in a flood; Abraham and Isaac; the conniving Jacob; and the dreams of Joseph. Now hear these stories again in a new way, and in hearing, discover the knowledge that God created everything in goodness and love. Whether in the heights of paradise or the depths of exile, the human journey is never far from the presence of God. From Eden to Egypt, Genesis affirms God's love for us all.

Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, IBS can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large-group presentations, or in personal study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664229672
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Series:	Interpretation Bible Studies Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	104
Sales rank:	1,012,219
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Celia B. Sinclair is a lecturer in religious studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds degrees from Duke University and Yale Divinity School and has taught in the field of Bible and Religion since 1978. She is author of three books published by Westminster John Knox Press: A Guide Through the Old Testament, A Guide Through the New Testament, and Genesis.

Table of Contents

	Series Introduction	vii
	Introduction to Genesis	1
Unit 1	Genesis 1:1-2:4a	3
	The Creation
Unit 2	Genesis 2:4b-3:24	11
	Another Look at Creation
	The Temptation Story
Unit 3	Genesis 4:1-26	20
	Cain and Abel
Unit 4	Genesis 9:1-17	30
	God's Covenant with Noah
Unit 5	Genesis 15:1-21	39
	The Covenant with Abram
Unit 6	Genesis 18:1-33	48
	God Visits Abraham and Sarah
	Abraham's Intercession
Unit 7	Genesis 22:1-19	57
	The Testing of Abraham
Unit 8	Genesis 28:10-22	66
	Jacob's Dream at Bethel
Unit 9	Genesis 32:22-32	74
	Jacob Wrestles with God
Unit 10	Genesis 45:1-28; 50:15-21	82
	Joseph Makes Himself Known
	The Reconciliation of Jacob's Sons
	Bibliography	93
	Leader's Guide	95