Heaven and Earth
Genesis 1
Dr. Tim Mackie
Explore Genesis 1-11, the Psalms, and the biblical wisdom literature to understand how the biblical authors understood Heaven and Earth. This context will give richer meaning to Jesus’ words about the new creation.
14 Hours 26 Minutes
Module 1•Sessions 1-5The Meaning of Heaven and EarthExplore the meaning of the words “Heaven” and “Earth.” Spoiler alert: Our modern views are different from those of the biblical authors. Let’s dive in.
Module 2•Sessions 6-12Genesis 1 in Its Ancient ContextDive into the ancient context of Genesis 1 and explore some key Hebrew words and ancient cosmology accounts.
Module 3•Sessions 13-15The Literary Design of Genesis 1The literary design and symmetry of Genesis 1 is some of the most exquisite in the Hebrew Bible. Let’s dive in!
Module 4•Sessions 16-22A Tour of the CosmosExplore the significance of each element of the cosmos, as understood by the ancient Israelites, to bring Genesis 1 into clearer focus.
Module 5•Sessions 23-26The Unity of Heaven and EarthSee how the two realities of Heaven and Earth merge throughout the biblical story and explore fascinating topics like heavenly beings.
Module 6•Sessions 27-29Humans and Their Role in the CosmosExplore the identity and role of humanity in the biblical picture of the cosmos.
Module 7•Sessions 30-31Time and Eschatology in Genesis 1Dive into time and eschatology in Genesis 1 and finish the class strong!
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Complete all sessions and quizzes to earn your certificate.
