Noah to Abraham
Genesis 6-11
Dr. Tim Mackie
Why did God choose to flood the world? There’s much to discover in the story of Noah and his descendants, as these chapters develop major themes seen throughout the biblical story. See how the literary design of this movement reveals God’s character and informs the covenant promises God makes in response to human rebellion.
14 Hours 16 Minutes
Learning Objectives
After you complete this full class, here's what you can expect to understand and be able to communicate:
- The literary design patterns of Genesis 6-11
- The role of the flood narrative, its literary links and vocabulary, in the rest of the Bible
- The relationship between the biblical flood narrative and others from the ancient Near East
- The origin of Babylon and its importance to the biblical story
- The rise of the nations, the key players in Israel’s history
14 Hours 16 Minutes
Lecture Time
6
Modules
28
Classroom Sessions
6
Quizzes
Your Teacher
Dr. Tim Mackie
Tim Mackie is a writer and creative director for BibleProject. He has a Ph.D. in Semitic Languages and Biblical Studies. He wrote his dissertation on the manuscript history of the book of Ezekiel, with a focus on the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls. What a total nerd! He is a professor at Western Seminary and served as a teaching pastor for many years.