The Primeval History
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Genesis 1–11 contains some of the most familiar stories in the Bible. The creation week, Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, Noah's ark, the Tower of Babel — Christians know these stories well. But how many believers know what Moses intended these stories to teach? In its ancient context, this primeval history was not a simple historical record. Rather, it was a forceful argument condemning Egypt and encouraging Israel to follow Moses to the Promised Land. The Primeval History is the first series in the course The Pentateuch. |
Series Goals
- Orient students to Moses' role as Israel's leader.
- Explain the function of primeval narratives in the ancient Near East.
- Summarize the structure, content, original meaning and modern application of Genesis 1–11.
Downloadable Resources
| Lesson | QuickTime Movie | MP3 Audio | Study Guide | TIFF Disc Art | |
| A Perfect World |
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| Paradise Lost & Found | MOV (91 MB) | 32-bit 16-bit 8-bit | Word |
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| A World of Violence | MOV (91 MB) | 32-bit 16-bit 8-bit | Word |
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| The Right Direction | MOV (87 MB) | 32-bit 16-bit 8-bit | Word |
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Instructor
Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr., Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL