Introduction and detailed outline of the Book of Genesis – creation, world history, history of the patriarchs
The original Hebrew title of Genesis is bereshit (BEHR-uh-shith) which means, "in beginning". This was later translated to Greek and given the title "Genesis", which means beginning or origin, which is the translation we use today. Genesis is the first book in the Pentateuch (PEN-tuh-tyook) and although the author of Genesis is unknown, it is believed the same person wrote all five books of the Pentateuch. Jewish and Christian traditions attribute the Pentateuch to Moses who plays a key part in the narrative. The source of the narrative is unknown too. It could have been compiled by the author from various sources or passed down verbally through many generations. The book overs a longer time span than any other book in the Bible. In fact, it covers