Reading Genesis Well by C. John Collins

Navigating History, Poetry, Science, and Truth in Genesis

A concise, accessible guide to interpreting the opening chapters of the Bible that emphasizes reading Genesis on its own literary and theological terms rather than forcing it into modern scientific categories. It explains genre, historical and canonical context, and core theological themes like creation, the image of God, the fall, and covenant, while offering practical interpretive principles for navigating tensions between the text, contemporary science, and church teaching—aimed at helping lay readers and pastors read Genesis well.

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