Genesis 1:1-3
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.”
The book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses, opens the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) with a foundational account of creation. This passage sets the scene for the entire narrative, describing the origin of the cosmos before detailing the creation of life and humanity.
How does understanding this ancient perspective on creation shape your own sense of purpose or place in the world?