The Last Word

That Troublesome Book

The Serpent and his sympathizers have a vested interest in discrediting the book of Genesis

By Betsy Mayer

There are 66 books in the Bible. Together they tell the story of humanity’s origins, its temporary lost dominion, and its eventual glorious destiny. A golden thread holds the narrative together; it is the story of a promised royal Seed who will rescue humanity’s lost dominion from a cunning usurper, known symbolically as the Serpent. After many twists and turns, the story ends in a burst of splendid victory for the Seed and His followers and the destruction of their enemies.

Of the Bible’s 66 books, one plainly lays out the opening scenes in this epic story. It is the book of Genesis. It shouldn’t surprise us that it’s the most attacked book in the Bible. Ironically, the attack on the literal facts of Genesis doesn’t just come from atheists. It also comes from theologians and scientists who claim to believe the Bible! We should see

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About the Author

Betsy Mayer is the Managing Editor of Last Generation magazine

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