The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 01: Genesis

"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 01: Genesis" is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. It opens with the creation of the world and follows humanity's early history through sin, destruction, and renewal. The narrative traces God's covenants from Noah through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whose descendants journey to Egypt. This foundational text explores the relationship between God and humanity, ending as Israel awaits the coming of Moses and the Exodus.

The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 01: Genesis, from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #8301.