Hope this helps though I do not fully understand some of your questions. Do not use my words below. Read it and put it in your own words (!):
1. Give an explanation for the genesis that is described in the old testament.
[explanation of its content, or for its existence?]
The word Genesis comes from a Greek word meaning "beginning" or "origin". This first book of the Old Testament (or "Old Covenant" - see below) contains an account of the creation of the earth, the story of the Fall, God's communication to the earth through the Patriarchs, the beginnings of language and race. It centres on the people of the House of Israel.
Here's a breakdown of the contents in slightly more detail:
- Creation (story of the Fall/Adam & Eve)
- Enoch and the story of the City of Zion
- Noah and the Flood (all flesh destroyed save 8 people)
- Abraham, descendant of Shem son of Noah, & the Abrahamic Covenant established
- Covenant continues through Isaac, son of Abraham, and then Jacob whose name is later changed to Israel and his sons become the heads of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
- The Story of Joseph, son of Jacob, in Egypt
The book of Genesis was written by Moses and taken from earlier records kept by the Patriarchs (Adam, Enoch etc.). It is a religious history (accepted by a number of major religions - Christianity, Islam and Judaism).
2. Explain what the exodus is about
An Exodus is an outgoing of people. In the Bible it is the account of the call of Moses to be a prophet and lead Israel (the descendants of those 12 Tribes mentioend above) out of bondage in Egypt to a Promised Land. Although delayed for 40 years in the Wilderness because of disobedience the Lord eventually allowed the Israelites to enter the Promised Land of Canaan (modern-day Israel).
3. In which 2 books is the old testament explained
Erm...not sure what you mean???
4. What is the holy tripleness
Do you mean the Holy Trinity? If so, it is believed by some that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost are one being of three aspects. Christians also believe (depending on the denomination) that these three are separate - that God and Jesus Christ are two separate personages.
5. Name 3 mystical/mythical events in the life of Jesus
I believe the word is miraculous ;)
The common ones are: walking on water, turning water into wine and raising the dead and healing the sick. But the true miracles, it could be argued, were his example and the forgiveness and sacrifce he extended to all mankind.
2 extra
x. describe the 10 commandments of moses
Look up Exodus 20. The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, were rules give by the Lord based on the principles of the Law of the Covenant of which the Ten Commandments were part. They can be divided into two types: those that deal with man's relationship with God and those that deal with man's relationship to his fellowman. In the New Testament they were summarised by the Lord into the commandment to love God and to love our neighbour even as ourselves. All the other laws, said he, hung upon these two great laws.
x. give an explanation for the rules of the 10 commandments of moses
See above.
Sorry I have not gone into detail but (a) it would be reflecting my beliefs too much and not broad enough for your needs and (b) you should do it yourself! :)
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