Classroom•Adam to Noah
Module 1

The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Think about the ideas you have about the first pages of the Bible and get familiar with the tools you'll be using to explore Genesis 2-5.

2 Hours 41 Minutes
Begin Session 1
  1. Considering the Authors’ Intentions for Genesis
    Session 1
    Considering the Authors’ Intentions for Genesis
    Acknowledge and embrace both your own assumptions and the authors’ intentions of a given text.
    22 Minutes
  2. Genesis 2-5 as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
    Session 2
    Genesis 2-5 as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
    How did Jesus read his Bible? Explore the way Jesus referred to the organization of the Hebrew Bible and what he believed the main point to be.
    16 Minutes
  3. The Difference Between Meaning and Significance
    Session 3
    The Difference Between Meaning and Significance
    Distinguish between a text’s intended meaning and its significance for questions in a different context.
    23 Minutes
  4. Pieces and Patterns in Biblical Narrative
    Session 4
    Pieces and Patterns in Biblical Narrative
    Gain tools for recognizing smaller literary units in Scripture to trace repeated themes and see how they fit together to form a larger narrative.
    22 Minutes
  5. The Cyclical Pattern of Genesis 1-11
    Session 5
    The Cyclical Pattern of Genesis 1-11
    Trace the structure of Genesis 1-11 to discover a curious pattern that provides the blueprint for the rest of the biblical story.
    34 Minutes
  6. The Genesis 1-11 Pattern Throughout Scripture
    Session 6
    The Genesis 1-11 Pattern Throughout Scripture
    Discover how the cyclical pattern found in Genesis 1-11 repeats and develops throughout the Bible.
    17 Minutes
  7. Reflecting on the Macrostructure of Genesis 1-11
    Session 7
    Reflecting on the Macrostructure of Genesis 1-11
    Trace the structure of Genesis 1-11 to discover a curious pattern that provides the blueprint for the rest of the biblical story.
    24 Minutes
  8. Quiz
    The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
    4 Questions