TY - BOOK AU - Godfrey,W.Robert TI - God's pattern for creation: a covenantal reading of Genesis 1 SN - 087552799X (pbk.) AV - BS651 .G752 2003 U1 - 222/.1106 22 PY - 2003/// CY - Phillipsburg, N.J. PB - P&R Pub. KW - Bible KW - O.T KW - Genesis I KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Creationism KW - History of doctrines N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-141); The first three days of creation -- The final four days of creation -- The message of Genesis 1 -- Conclusion -- Appendixes. Calvin on creation from his commentary on Genesis 1 -- 2 Esdras 6:35-59 -- The Reformed Confessions on creation -- "Six days" in the Westminster Standards N2 - Beginnings are important. If we want to understand the Bible as a whole, it is vital to understand what it teaches about creation. W. Robert Godfrey has written this study with thoughtful Christians in mind. He carefully examines the text, knowing that the Bible is a covenantal record that is always focused on God and his relationship to his people. - Back cover ER -