Exploring the Genesis themes
Peter Williams
All Scripture quotations are taken from The New King James Version.
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Designed by Steve Devane
To my grandsons
Ben, Jack and Harry
From the time I was a young Christian I have always loved the book of Genesis with its great narratives of the patriarchs, and the vivid and exciting story of Joseph and his brothers. But that was not the only reason I was attracted to this book. As I considered the great themes of Creation, the Fall, the Flood and the Tower of Babel I found it satisfied me both spiritually and intellectually. It also answered my questions about the origins of life and the universe, the meaning of our human existence, God’s purpose for mankind, and where human history is leading. I must, of course, make it perfectly clear that this is not a technical commentary that attempts to answer the many critical questions associated with Genesis. My concern has been with the spiritual purpose of the book, and to draw out those profound truths, which still apply to God’s people today.
During my ministry I have often preached from Genesis, but I never thought I would ever attempt to write a commentary on the whole book. But I have enjoyed doing so and have profited from the exercise, and I can only hope and pray that it will give equal satisfaction and help to those who read it.
As always I must express my heart-felt thanks to my dear friends Ruth and Brian Kerry for their labour of love in preparing the manuscript for publication.
Peter Williams
Bournemouth 2001
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About From Eden to Egypt: Exploring the Genesis ThemesGenesis comes first in the biblical canon and arguably forms the foundation for understanding the rest of the Bible. Its great narratives of the patriarchs and exciting stories capture the imagination of the youngest reader, and its great themes, like creation, the fall, and the flood help answer many questions. Important issues are all dealt with ably, but this is not a technical commentary; the author’s main concern is with the spiritual purpose of the book, and he draws out those profound truths which still apply to God’s people today. |
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