Is Genesis History or Poetry?
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Is Genesis History or Poetry?

Published: October 29, 2020 - Duration: 12:59

Genesis is NOT poetry. Rather, it is written as historical narrative, and affirmed by Jesus and the NT writers as true history, not myth.

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Genesis: Bible authors believed it to be history

The use of Genesis in the New Testament

Yes, Genesis really is historical narrative

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