Identify the Theological themes which can be distinguished in the Primeval Account (Genesis 1-11). Discuss with reference to the text and Authors Concerns.

Identify the Theological themes which can be distinguished in the
Primeval Account (Genesis 1-11). Discuss with reference to the text and
Authors Concerns.


" In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth "
(Genesis 1.1)

The Pentateuch (the name given to the first five books of the bible) is considered to be the most important part of the Old Testament. It records the account of creation, the fall of man, the law code as well as the experiences of ancient Israel. Genesis is the first of these books, which records the creation of the world and Israeli history up until the time of Joseph. In chapters Gen 1-11, the origins of the world and that of the human race are introduced and in chapters, 12 onwards are the stories of the Ancestors. In this essay one will concentrate and discuss the theology of chapter one to eleven which contains much val...