In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth. So begins the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament and one of the worlds oldest tales. In Genesis Beginning, author Brian M. Boyce offers a Biblical account of creation re-told in rhymed verse. Helping the Bible come alive, this picture book geared toward children tells the story of how God created the earth and mankind in an understandable format. Taking scenes from the Bible, Boyce explores the timeless questions involving God and the universe. Through rhyme and illustration, he shares some of the worlds most ancient stories, fascinating in their account of the human condition. What would you put in a bath tub That was as big as the bowels of the Earth? It was easy for God to make something To fill up the tides and the surf. He made fishes from wishes to ride in the splishes And eels and whales galore. They ride on the tides, in deep caves abide And sleep near the oceans rock floor. Monsters and creatures and beings That fumed and bloomed and roared. Some of them still swim around us, Others died with the last dinosaurs.

Originally published: Louisville, Ky.: Geneva Press, 1999.

Everything in the Bible—and in the Catholic Church—starts with the Book of Genesis. The Greek word genesis means "beginning", and this inspired text reveals to us not only our origins, but our purpose, our meaning, and God's plan for mankind. Yet Genesis can be daunting, especially given the scientific discoveries of the last few centuries. Stephen K. Ray, author of Crossing the Tiber, breaks down this sacred and profoundly influential book, wrestling with the complex intersection of history and theology. Thoroughly Catholic in his approach, Ray is unafraid to draw from sources of all kinds: from Jewish and Protestant commentaries, from archaeology, from geography, and even from modern literature. Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary uncovers the excitement and drama of this ancient narrative, so often ignored or misunderstood. In Ray's reading, the Book of Genesis is a shout of joy: "We can know where we came from! We can know who we are! We can know our destiny! And we are not alone in the universe!"

The Beginning of the Heavenly Realm and Earth tells of the predestined will that God planned in fulfilling His purpose. This profound book embraces the all-seeing knowledge of God. It tells of the angelical world and their existence made known unto man. This book makes known the constant battle in the heavenly realm and gives description of the fall of Lucifer and the corruption he has embarked upon mankind. The writer expresses the need for redemption. He exposes the constant influence of demonic forces and how to overcome them. Also included, are real life testimonies of the author's own experiences, witnessing the miraculous hand of God.

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