Name: Genesis 37-50 Joseph the Dreamer
ISBN: 9780829420081

Synopsis

The story of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most popular stories in the book of Genesis--so popular, in fact, that it was made into a Broadway musical! In Genesis 37-50: Joseph the Dreamer, author Kevin Perrotta helps us see why the story of Joseph is so critical to a proper understanding of the book of Genesis, and helps us apply this beloved story to our own lives of faith A Guided Discovery of the Bible

The Bible invites us to explore God's word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide- is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship

- presents the insights of Church fathers and saints

- includes questions for discussion and reflection

- delivers information in a reader-friendly format

- gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God's word

- appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God's word, but also in our relationship with God.

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