From Eden to Egypt: A Guided Tour of Genesis

by Alex Duke, James M. Hamilton Jr. Narrated by Alex Duke, Adam Verner

Overview

Read by the author.

The Bible is one story told through dozens of people over thousands of years. As Christians, we know we're supposed to believe this - and so we do. But when we pick up our Bibles, if we're honest, we sometimes lose the thread, especially with some of the strange and obscure happenings in Genesis.

We can't help but wonder, What's this all about?!

Who - or what - are the Nephilim? What about this mysterious Melchizedek who seems to appear out of nowhere? Why are there so many genealogies? Why do Abraham and a Hittite haggle for so long about the price of a rinky-dink cave? Hang on, are we supposed to be comfortable with Abraham sacrificing his son? Or with Lot's, um, unseemly family dynamics? Or with Jacob's multiple wives? Why do the book's heroes so often act like villains?

And, of course, what does all this have to with Jesus and the gospel?

Careful readers of the Bible have many questions about Genesis. In From Eden to Egypt, Alex Duke will give everyday Christians a guided tour of these wonderful stories so that they'll see - perhaps for the first time - that it's all there for a reason.

Appendixes can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

"Alex has gifted the church with an accessible and faithful guide through the book of Genesis." -KIRK COUSINS, NFL Quarterback

"With engaging storytelling and culturally relevant illustrations, Duke helps us see where God's people have been and where they're headed." -HUNTER BELESS, host of Journeywomen and author of Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it: Knowing and Loving the Bible

Editorial Reviews

MARVIN OLAKSY

Many people equate Bible commentary with unpleasant medicine, but Alex Duke wisely adds spoonfuls of sugar in From Eden to Egypt. His tour of Genesis is perfect for both seekers and suspicious people who think the Bible is for suckers. It's also enjoyable and instructive for longtime churchgoers and Sunday school teachers.

HARRISON SCOTT KEY

The Bible is weird and books about it are generally boring enough to induce coma. But I didn't fall asleep once while reading Alex Duke's guide to Genesis—easily the Willy Wonka-est book in the whole Bible. Like all the best tour guides, this author is a little demented. Is he on something? Maybe! Read this and see for yourself.

SEAN DEMARS

Genesis is an amazing book, and Alex Duke truly succeeds in bringing it to life for the everyday man like me. This book is proof that theology books can be a rip-roaring good time. I pray that more theologians learn to write like Alex so that more Christians will take up and read.

MATTHEW J. HALL

The whole storyline of the Bible is embedded in Genesis, even if only in seed form. That's why From Eden to Egypt is such a tremendous resource and can help you better understand the entire Bible in all of its richness and beauty. Alex Duke writes with clarity, pastoral insight, and even humor in such a way that makes for a great read.

THOMAS R. SCHREINER

Alex Duke takes us on a tour of Genesis, explaining both the text and its contribution to biblical theology. The writing is fresh, inviting, and captivating. A perfect guide for those who desire to know the message of the book in the Scriptures that is foundational for the entire biblical narrative.

COLLIN HANSEN

Moses is a master storyteller, and Genesis is his masterpiece. Alex Duke does this inspired book justice as he zooms in on overlooked clues and zooms out to behold the progress in God's plan of redemption. Whether you think you already know everything about Genesis or you don't know your Joseph from your Jacob, this book will help you see the divine in the details.

JT ENGLISH

One of the greatest challenges the church faces today is the crisis of Bible illiteracy. The church has never had greater access to our sacred text, yet we are paying less and less attention to it. There is no greater antidote to Bible illiteracy than the Bible itself and resources like this. If you want your church to grow in Bible literacy, then start with From Eden to Egypt: A Guided Tour of Genesis.

NFL Quarterback KIRK COUSINS

Alex has gifted the church with an accessible and faithful guide through the book of Genesis. His love for God's Word and his relatable humor come through these pages and would bless anyone eager to learn where God's plan of salvation finds its beginning.

HUNTER BELESS

From Eden to Egypt guides ordinary Bible readers through the book of Genesis to deepen their understanding of God's character and his promises. With engaging storytelling and culturally relevant illustrations, Duke helps us see where God's people have been and where they're headed. This is a wonderful resource for anyone reading, studying, or teaching Genesis.

MATT SMETHURST

The Bible is not boring, but sometimes we forget that. And by 'sometimes' I mean almost daily. Sure, we say it's important (we've got copies on the shelf to prove it!), but the truth is we are intimidated—especially in the Old Testament—by its ancientness and complexity and size. Do I need a theology degree to understand this? In a word: no. Alex Duke is a normal person who has written, for normal people, a brilliant book about the Bible's first book. If you can track with Genesis, you will be positioned to treasure the rest of the story. Alex's writing fizzes with humor and verve—and remarkable insight. So, assuming you're a normal person, open these pages and revisit Genesis with him. I promise you missed stuff last time around.

BRETT MCCRACKEN

Genesis is a beautiful, rich, and foundational book in Scripture. But it's also daunting and, for most people, difficult to understand. Alex Duke's From Eden to Egypt walks readers through Genesis in a way that's approachable, relatable, and—dare I say—even fun! Whether you're a church leader teaching through Genesis, a student looking to better understand God's Word, or simply someone curious about a pivotal but often misunderstood book of the Bible, From Eden to Egypt is a fantastic resource.

SAM EMADI

I promise you, you've never read a book like this one! Alex Duke's mind is a storm—a whirlwind of cultural references, quips, quotes, and commentary that he somehow marshals into a force for spiritual good. In a single chapter Alex takes his readers on a journey from the Michael Scott Paper Company to Mosaic authorship of Genesis to Marty Mc Fly to Melchizedek to Will Smith punching Chris Rock in the jaw to the Seed of the Woman crushing the head of the Seed of the Serpent. And yet Alex never meanders, never feels lost, and he never wastes your time. Each chapter feels like watching a gymnast flip a million times in the air and then somehow stick the landing. From Eden to Egypt is my favorite type of biblical commentary. It's that rare book that is simultaneously entertaining and edifying. I was spiritually challenged all while chuckling and chortling my way through the book. The whole thing feels slightly unhinged and yet entirely bolted to the text of Scripture. If you struggle to love the Bible pick up this book. By the end you'll love the Bible (and its Divine Author!) so much more than when you began.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191938103
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	04/15/2025
Series:	9Marks
Edition description:	Unabridged

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