1. Worldview—weltanschauung (noun): a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world, especially from a specific standpoint Worldview—weltanschauung (noun): a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world, especially from a specific standpoint Every text has its own worldview, its philosophy of life, that is presented through the text and which may or may not represent the views of its author or creators. Every text has its own worldview, its philosophy of life, that is presented through the text and which may or may not represent the views of its author or creators. Any time we read we are being asked to accept the views put forth in the text; at the same time we should read critically and question the premises of the text. Any time we read we are being asked to accept the views put forth in the text; at the same time we should read critically and question the premises of the text. Worldview

2. What kind of worldview is presented in Genesis? What kind of worldview is presented in Genesis? How did the ancient Israelites see the world, life, God and his relationship with humanity, people and their place in the cosmos? How did the ancient Israelites see the world, life, God and his relationship with humanity, people and their place in the cosmos? How much of this outlook still pervades our culture? How much of this outlook still pervades our culture? In what ways is it dramatically different? In what ways is it dramatically different?

3. What kind of inconsistencies, ambiguities, and paradoxes are there in the Bible? What kind of inconsistencies, ambiguities, and paradoxes are there in the Bible? How can they be explained or understood? How can they be explained or understood?