Creation: The Book Of Genesis, By Moses

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The book of Genesis was written by Moses or multiple authors depending upon the beliefs of the reader and/or the source (Morris). It is not known exactly when Genesis was written, but it dates back to as early as 950 B.C. according to the dialect and text used. It was then revised by a group of Jewish priests around 500 B.C. (Genesis…). The book of Genesis was written in a narrative genre which is figuratively historical and is based on accounts of the events of creation. The theme is a basic understanding of creation, man’s place in the world, and God’s covenant with man as described from the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, and Abraham. The stories of these characters provide the major events of Genesis which begin with creation, …show more content…

The book also related man’s place in the world with respect to his creator.

Laban –
Laban, a son of Bethuel and brother to Rebekah, was Abraham’s grandnephew through Laban’s grandfather Nahor (Abraham’s brother). Laban was also the uncle of Jacob and Esau (Boyd). (Old Testament Student…)
He lived in a city called Paddan Aram located in Mesopotamia on a tributary of the Euphrates River (Hirsch, Seligsohn, Schechter). It is not mentioned where Laban was born or when, but he is first mentioned in the book of Genesis (King James Version, 24:29-60) when his sister married Isaac. The next notable instance with Laban is where he takes in Jacob due to the wrath of Esau. Jacob falls in love with Laban’s daughter Rachel, and serves 7 years of service for her hand in marriage. Laban then tricks Jacob into marrying his eldest daughter Leah instead. After that Jacob bargains for Rachel’s hand in marriage again, serving another 7 years. After the second 7 years of servitude by Jacob, Laban’s fortune had greatly increased. Laban let Jacob marry Rachel. Later in the book of Genesis (31:19, 30) it’s said that they are forced to flee Laban’s house while he is away shearing sheep. Laban’s urge to keep his immediate family close had become restraining, and Jacob was forced to escape with Rachel and Leah. When Laban chased after Jacob, his family, and flocks God spoke

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