Genesis: Creation and Fall (Genesis 1-"11)

**** The first and last books of the Bible are the two most likely to cause an argument. One deals with how the world ends, the other with how it begins. However, Genesis is about much more than simply how did we get here, and Dr. Boice explores this in minute detail. The stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, and the Tower of Babel are thoroughly discussed. Even the long lists of begats are given full viewing. Amazingly, even what might be considered the dryest text in this section of scripture becomes fascinating. How Genesis touches every portion of the Bible is shown clearly. This is a very readable, enjoyable commentary that is also quite educational and illuminating. **** Amanda Killgore

This exogesis of the first 11 chapters of Genisis is compiled, evidently from sermons preached by the late Dr. Boyce. It is easy reading and was of great assistance in developement of applications for an adult Bible Study. His view of the litteral 6 day creation was disapointing, however, (he disagrees with that viewpoint). But it did not distract from the essence of his writing and I found the book very usefull as a teaching aid.