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The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and the Old Testament. This is a story about the creation of the universe, as well as the origin of the Jewish people. There are many opinions about who wrote the book of Genesis. However, scholars and the first translators of the Bible believe that the author of Genesis is Moses. The book of Genesis has long been considered a complex book, full of questions that are difficult to answer. In order to better understand this book, it is necessary to divide it into meaningful parts, since it is the key to studying the Bible. The division of the book of Genesis is as follows: The primordial epoch; covers the time from the creation of the world to Abraham. The original time or epoch is also divided into three main parts, including (1) creation and the fall: Genesis 1.1–6.4; (2) Flood: Genesis 6.5–9.17; (3) Flood to Abraham: Genesis 9.18–11.32. The patriarchal or genealogical era, which focuses on the stories of the lives, experiences, and faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, covers Genesis 11-50. These chapters are about the calling of Abraham and any other stories that took place up until the Exodus of the Israelites. The date when the mysterious book of Genesis was written is a matter of great controversy in our time. The book of Genesis is indeed a great mystery to be understood. Many have tried to explain the mysteries in this book in detail, but when they come to conclusions about their understanding of this book, again and again other revelations appear. This is a key characteristic of any book of the Word of God, because it does not become obsolete and remains relevant even in our changing and dark times. The book of Genesis has many translations and versions of the original manuscript. Reading this book is a blessing because it enriches us with the life experiences of famous believers, explains their mistakes and demonstrates the amazing changes that God made in their lives despite seemingly insurmountable circumstances.