The first five books of the Old Testament written by Moses, (the five chapters of the Torah), are collectively one book called the Torah. ... In the book of Genesis, man fell from God's grace by defying the rules God set forth for man to abide by. ... God provided man with a beautiful Garden to live in, but sent man from it when he sinned against God. ... Again God provided for his people when they needed food, he provided manna for them to eat, and later parted the Red Sea so that they may escape the Egyptians. ... The struggle between good and evil is the running theme in the Torah. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Each story differs in some aspects, but the general themes can have striking similarities. ... The story of Noah's Ark, found in the Old Testament, seems to do the same thing; teach the importance of being obedient to God. ... Noah's story creates the theme that the flood was sent because the earth had become corrupt and filled with violence, (Genesis, 6). ... He was to tear down his house for wood and tell the curious townspeople that he was instructed to leave the city and go out to sea so as to please the gods. ... Upon the arrival on the mountain top, each man sent out a...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Each story differs in some aspects, but the general themes can have striking similarities. ... The story of Noah's Ark, found in the Old Testament, seems to do the same thing; teach the importance of being obedient to God. ... Noah's story creates the theme that the flood was sent because the earth had become corrupt and filled with violence, (Genesis, 6). ... He was to tear down his house for wood and tell the curious townspeople that he was instructed to leave the city and go out to sea so as to please the gods. ... Upon the arrival on the mountain top, each man sent out a...

• Word Count: 1025
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School