Genesis
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| − | '''Genesis''' is the first book of the [[Judeo-Christian]] [[Bible]]. It includes some of the best-known Bible stories, including: | + | '''Genesis''' is the first book of the [[Judeo-Christian]] [[Bible]]. It is likely the most well known book of the old Testament. It contains the [[Judeo-Christian]] creation myth which is used as basis and evidence for [[creationism]]. It includes some of the best-known Bible stories, including: |
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* The two [[creation]] stories (the seven days of creation, [[Adam and Eve]]). | * The two [[creation]] stories (the seven days of creation, [[Adam and Eve]]). | ||
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Revision as of 01:19, 8 July 2008
Books of the Bible
- Old Testament
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
- 1 Kings
- 2 Kings
- 1 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Solomon
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
- New Testament
Genesis is the first book of the Judeo-Christian Bible. It is likely the most well known book of the old Testament. It contains the Judeo-Christian creation myth which is used as basis and evidence for creationism. It includes some of the best-known Bible stories, including:
- The two creation stories (the seven days of creation, Adam and Eve).
- Cain and Abel
- The flood and Noah's ark
- The tower of Babel
- The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
- Abraham told to sacrifice his son Isaac
- Jacob sold into slavery by his brothers
- Jacob interprets the pharaoh's dreams
