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Not only does the book of Genesis begin our Bible, but it also can serve to begin the discussion of a variety of important topics as well: the question of origins, tensions between genders and between siblings, the reality of sin, the saga of human family, and the promise of God’s covenant. In this perceptive and helpful commentary, W. Sibley Towner relates the theological issues in Genesis to...

public official—and it is not a very flattering one. In fact, the word ruthless springs to mind. In Genesis 41:46–57 we admired the man for his prudence and wisdom in implementing a policy of strategic reserves that would tide Egypt through the coming seven lean years. Now, loyal vizier that he is, he turns the general misfortune into Pharaoh’s advantage. On Pharaoh’s behalf and in exchange for grain, he corners all the cash in Egypt and Canaan alike (v. 14), then all the livestock (vv. 16–17), and
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