Religion & Spirituality
Does Genesis 1-2 have an identifiable genre? We think so: Ancient Cosmology. Reading Genesis in light of this genre draws its meaning into clear focus by showing how Genesis argues against other cosmologies, presenting an entirely new vision of who God is and who we are. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on website (http://www.biblefieldguides.com/) to learn more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/ (https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/) Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.com (http://www.biblefieldguides.com/) RESOURCES: Want more on reading Genesis 1-2 in light of its ancient genre? The Lost World of Genesis 1: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043 (https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043) Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis: Jack Collins on how to read Genesis well: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575) Bruce Waltke: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586 (https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586) John Walton: https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170 (https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170)