Homework assignment 2

Genesis 1 describes the creation of the universe and climaxes with the creation of man. Genesis 2 concentrates on the creation of man and climaxes with the institution of marriage. The first chapter portrays God as powerful (the name Elohim is used of God as the creator); the second chapter portrays God as personal (the name Yahweh is used of God as the covenant-keeper).

Study chapters 1 and 2 and list several contrasts between them:
Genesis 1

Creation of the universe:



Climax: creation of man:



Genesis 2

Creation of man:



Climax: creation of marriage: