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Genesis Introduction: Cultural Facts And Highlights

Genesis records the creation and early history of humanity. not only did God create the world. he also made man and woman in his own image and gave them the gift of free will. over time changes took place including humanity's fall from grace and the resultant great flood.

Tribes, cities, and civilizations ebbed and flowed, rising and falling in a rhythm that has characterized human history. at some point God to focus his attention on a single individual from an ordinary idol worshipping family. who in turn chose to listen and obey. from such humble beginnings rose the triumphant if often momentarily tragic saga of redemption.