Book Review of "Understanding Genesis 1-11: From Adam to Abraham" by Andrew C.S. Koh
Another Book review #2024 #goodreads #Biblical # transformational #self-help #spiritual#bookworm #bookreview Review: A s the preface claims, Adam-Abraham (Genesis 1-11) is indeed a systematic journey. Koh's tendency to provide the meanings to certain (Biblical) words adds potential to the insights. The words "Bereshi", "Elohim", "Nimrod", "Babel" and "Yahweh" must be mentioned in that context. Koh keeps reminding us that we will witness of first(s) in Genesis 1-11. It is fun to remember those stories and lessons which we have already forgotten. The first man and his blame game, the first murder and jealousy, the first marriage and consequence as well as the first sin are reflected with adequate details. I love the way "gap theory" indicates the conflict between religion and science around "evolution". The significance of the"holy-day" or the 7th day, the curse on women (labor pain), the history of gen...