Challenge: Can you solve this crossword puzzle even if you do not have the textbook?
"This was a nice change of pace. I was surprised that I recalled more than I thought I would." -- Angela B., Nazarene Bible College student
Bible reading for this assignment: Genesis 1-9, 11-12, 15, 17, 21-22, 24, 37-45, 48-50 (plus textbook chapter 4)
This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, now The Foundry Publishing.
-- Howard Culbertson,
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It narrates the origins of the world, humanity, and the Hebrew people. It begins with God's formation of the universe in the creation story. Then, the narrative then shifts to Adam and Eve, the first humans, and their fall from grace in the Garden of Eden. Genesis continues with accounts of Cain and Abel, the Great Flood, and the Tower of Babel.
Beginning in chapter 12, the narrative introduces Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, detailing their relationships with God and the establishment of the covenant between God and the Israelites. The book concludes with the migration of Jacob's family to Egypt. That sets the stage for the events of Exodus. Themes of obedience, faith, and divine providence resonate throughout Genesis. In its fifty chapters, Genesis provides us insights into the human condition as well as giving shape to Judeo-Christian theology.
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