Hebrew Bible

Genesis

Provisional

At a glance

What
The origin story — of the cosmos, of humanity, and of the family that becomes Israel.
When
Set from creation to Israel's descent into Egypt; reaching its final form by roughly the 6th–5th century BCE.
Who
Traditionally Moses; critical scholarship sees a composite of older sources edited over centuries.
To whom
Ancient Israel, reflecting on its origins, its God, and its claim to the land.
Why
To ground Israel's identity, covenant, and promises in primeval and ancestral history.
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Explore Genesis

Book Introduction

Authorship, dating, manuscript transmission, and how to read this book in the TT.

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People and Genealogy

Expanded profiles and a lifespan timeline of the figures in this book.

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Background

Cross-chapter motifs and patterns that span the book.

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