the first book of the Old Testament: tells of creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
the first book of the Old Testament: tells of creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God''s covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers