In the Beginning
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
This is the Genesis course you’ve always wanted. Engaging, thought-provoking, and humorous, this delightful course promises fresh insights into the Bible’s second most popular book.
Genesis contains some of the most familiar stories of the entire Old Testament, and it features some of the most unforgettable characters in all of history: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and their twelve sons, including the famous Joseph.
However, Genesis also contains perplexing mysteries of the Bible.
Through this brilliantly taught series, you’ll survey Genesis’ contents and its historical context in biblical and ancient history. Look at the fascinating cycles of stories surrounding the central characters of Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and Joseph while seeking answers to biblical mysteries.
You will consider a wide range of opinions about the various aspects of the stories of Genesis in order to deepen your appreciation and enjoyment when reading this fascinating book.
If you have ever wanted to grasp a deeper understanding of Genesis, this unique new course is for you.
Duration - 4h 50m.
Author - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher.
Narrator - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
This is the Genesis course you’ve always wanted. Engaging, thought-provoking, and humorous, this delightful course promises fresh insights into the Bible’s second most popular book. Genesis contains some of the most familiar stories of the entire Old Testament, and it features some of the most unforgettable characters in all of history: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and their twelve sons, including the famous Joseph. However, Genesis also contains perplexing mysteries of the Bible. Through this brilliantly taught series, you’ll survey Genesis’ contents and its historical context in biblical and ancient history. Look at the fascinating cycles of stories surrounding the central characters of Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and Joseph while seeking answers to biblical mysteries. You will consider a wide range of opinions about the various aspects of the stories of Genesis in order to deepen your appreciation and enjoyment when reading this fascinating book. If you have ever wanted to grasp a deeper understanding of Genesis, this unique new course is for you. Duration - 4h 50m. Author - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher. Narrator - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:02:26
Topic 1: Introduction to the Study of Genesis
Duration:00:22:04
Topic 2: The Creation Stories and Their Context
Duration:00:24:44
Topic 3: The First Families and the First Mistakes
Duration:00:21:23
Topic 4: The Flood Stories and Their Context
Duration:00:24:16
Topic 5: The Peopling of the Earth and an Introduction to the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of Ancient Israel
Duration:00:25:10
Topic 6: Abraham and Sarah
Duration:00:24:50
Topic 7: From Abraham to Jacob the Trickster
Duration:00:22:50
Topic 8: Jacob, Esau, and the Genesis Hope for Peace
Duration:00:22:49
Topic 9: Dinah and Tamar: One Woman is Silenced and Another Woman Strikes Back
Duration:00:24:16
Topic 10: The Joseph Novella: The Classic Diaspora Story
Duration:00:24:53
Topic 11: The Religion of Genesis
Duration:00:24:07
Topic 12: Genesis in Historical Critical Context
Duration:00:26:10
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:32