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The Pentateuch. Refers to the first five books of the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures. Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Author = Moses and others. There are two Creation stories in Genesis. Although similar to other creation stories from other civilizations, the Genesis stories reveal truths about God, creation and human beings.
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Under God’s inspiration it conveys the following: 1.There is only one God. 2.God planned creation. 3.Everything that God made is good. 4. The Sabbath (7 th day of rest which we refer to as Sunday) is a special day of rest and worship
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Portays God as a potter who molds Adam’s body like a delicate sculpture. YHWH (name for God) breathes his spirit, the breath of life which shows God’s intimacy with the first human being.(p. 78) It describes God as compassionate who cares for Adam by planting a garden and sending animals for companionship.
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Eve (the woman) was created from the rib of Adam. Shows the equality and dignity of women. Leave parents and two “become one” Man and woman are equal and complimentary, intended to be companions in a stable union open to life and love. Model for marriage between one man and one woman.
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