The Origin of Life: God's Relationship with Man in Genesis (Biblical Comment) - Softcover

Russell-Yarde, Mr Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1502810093 ISBN 13: 9781502810090

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

The book of Genesis represents the start of a journey learning about who God is and how individuals have not only related to Him, but have also been directly instructed and guided by Him. The creation/evolution issue is a contentious one, yet by a careful study of the text in the initial chapters, and with the addition of an article by an eminent Jewish scientist, this book shows that the two are in complete harmony being complementary. By thinking ‘outside the box’ this book sheds light on how we can more easily understand how the evolution of the earth developed according to the creator’s plans and how it can be disposed of when the new heavens and the new earth appear. The book of Genesis is filled with characters in the text who may have lived unsophisticated lives compared to today, but it is essential that they are treated as real people having to face real life experiences, decisions and personal problems in a world full of danger, just like people today. A chapter on Lot has been added because he has much to teach us. Jacob has long been identified as an arch deceiver; yet by carefully reading the account of his tussle with Esau over the eldest son’s birthright and blessing a completely different man is revealed. The account of the life of Joseph shows how faith can bemused by God to not only test the faith of an individual but also to strengthen their faith as they are prepared for the next phase of their work for God. As a rather naive young man he put his brothers’ backs up to the point where they decided to dispose of him, only for them to end up with a guilt complex they were forced to carry for years because of his sudden and unexplained disappearance from a deep hole in the ground. The way in which Joseph, who enjoyed great highs and suffered deep lows during the early years of his time as a slave in Egypt, finally met, and was able to deal with, his errant brothers when he was Viceroy of Egypt under the Pharaoh makes fascinating reading. The narrative provides an outstanding example of diplomacy and love that was exceptional given the traumatic experience he had being forced to endure from his life as the son of a very rich tribal leader to become a slave and having to work very hard for little reward. The glorious climax of being reunited with his brothers and particularly his beloved father and younger brother, and, as Viceroy of Egypt, being able to provide them with land in which to settle brings an almost fairy tale end to the book. Genesis is so often neglected yet has so much to teach us. In fact it is true to say that the inability to understand Genesis will adversely affect the ability fo understand the rest of the Bible text because so much relates to it and stems from it, including how sin enters into the world making the sacrifice of the Lamb of God necessary. This fascinating study of Genesis, first published as a complete book in around 2004 and in its third edition with the addition of a chapter on Lot, is easy to read and understand. It has much to commend it with one reviewer saying that it made a great group study and was very challenging, and another that it was a great help to studying the Bible.

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About the Author

Peter joined the Royal Navy as an electrical engineering apprentice at 16. He served on various ships becoming a senior chief petty officer and instructor leaving the service in 1969. He started his civilian career as a quality engineer in spacecraft and guided weapons, and became a technical author in 1984, and accepted as a member of the Society of Authors in 1993. He was a contract author mainly in the nuclear industry. Peter was a Methodist local preacher for over 20 year and has been an official prison visitor for 26 years. He has travelled widely and has used his creative talents in the field of photography and videoing and video editing as well as writing. Peter is married with 3 sons and 6 grandchildren

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1502810093
• ISBN 13: 9781502810090
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 257