Eugene R. Roop (Church of the Brethren) focuses on the rich story line that traces the development of a community of faith in Genesis. He explores important themes such as Creation, disaster and reaction, promise and fulfillment, infertility and blessing, and applies these to daily life.

"He writes with exceptional clarity and calmness and with a deft touch for weaving in other biblical passages from the Old or New Testament. Here is interpretation resting on the Bible rather than on any isolated passages."