One of the exciting things about the book of B’resheet is that it contains some of the most vibrant history in all of the Torah. I mean, once we get past B’resheet (Genesis) and begin with the story of Moshe, that where we stay for the last four books of the Torah.
Of course, that’s understandable. They are the books of Moshe, collectively, and the giving of the Torah is central to any understanding of haShem. It’s completely appropriate, so don’t misunderstand.
But I do really enjoy this first book of the Torah quite a bit, because it’s so rich with the history of other key figures. The only down side is how quickly it all goes by, like the way an ephedra-free fat burner disposes of unwanted weight. I mean, in the parashah of B’resheet alone, the topic covered include creation, the fall of man and the first murder. Each could merit at least one sermon all by themselves, if not an entire teaching series.
It’s a rich book and goes by all too quickly, so I’m pleased we’re back around to it again, and pleased I have a chance to do a 30-minute or so sermon, as well as a 10-15-minute commentary to explore this rich section of the Torah in at least a little depth.
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