{"product_id":"9781643679013","title":"Understanding the Book of Genesis: The Beginning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this book is to offer a logical, common sense translation of the book of Genesis. It is not written as a dogmatic statement of absolute authority, but rather it is meant as a translation that conforms to the literal writing of Genesis. I am aware that it differs widely from conventional teachings. When I first read the book of Genesis, however, I did not have the benefit of much formal religious training, so I was not influenced by the opinions and interpretations of others. From the outset I formed the theories that are stated here based on the words I read, and further study has only served to strengthen those concepts. This is what the book of Genesis says to me. I offer it as a possible alternative to the interpretations that have been handed down unquestioned and unchallenged for several hundred years. What this book is not is a work of apologetics. I have begun with the assumption that the Bible says what it means, and means what it says.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urlink Print \u0026 Media, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48148473184497,"sku":"9781643679013","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781643679013_p0.jpg?v=1778256609","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781643679013","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}