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Anonymous |
Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 1: Genesis
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Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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Summary |
"The Bible, King James version, Book 1: Genesis" by Anonymous is a foundational religious text traditionally believed to have been written in the early centuries of the first millennium BC. This text encompasses a rich narrative of creation, early humanity, and the ancestry of the Israelites, focusing on key figures such as Adam, Noah, and Abraham. The opening of Genesis presents the story of creation, depicting God’s power as He brings order to chaos and forms the world over six days, ultimately resting on the seventh. It introduces the creation of man and woman in God's image, their life in the Garden of Eden, and the temptation that leads to their exile. This initial portion sets the stage for the themes of obedience, sin, and divine promise, highlighted by significant events such as the Great Flood and the covenant made with Noah. It portrays a world shaped by God's commands and the consequences faced by humanity in their choices, providing a context for the moral and theological lessons that are central to the Judeo-Christian tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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Subject |
Bible. Genesis
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
8001 |
Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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