1.  The Pentateuch.  Refers to the first five books of the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures.  Genesis  Exodus  Leviticus  Numbers  Deuteronomy  Author = Moses and others.  There are two Creation stories in Genesis.  Although similar to other creation stories from other civilizations, the Genesis stories reveal truths about God, creation and human beings.

2.  Under God’s inspiration it conveys the following:  1.There is only one God.  2.God planned creation.  3.Everything that God made is good.  4. The Sabbath (7 th day of rest which we refer to as Sunday) is a special day of rest and worship

3.  Portays God as a potter who molds Adam’s body like a delicate sculpture.  YHWH (name for God) breathes his spirit, the breath of life which shows God’s intimacy with the first human being.(p. 78)  It describes God as compassionate who cares for Adam by planting a garden and sending animals for companionship.

4.  Eve (the woman) was created from the rib of Adam. Shows the equality and dignity of women.  Leave parents and two “become one”  Man and woman are equal and complimentary, intended to be companions in a stable union open to life and love.  Model for marriage between one man and one woman.