Genesis 5 Genealogy Context
Spans Archaeology, Biblical research, and targeting normally jargon-filled research for uneducated audiences.
Prompt
I am teaching a non-denominational pentecostal-leaning evangelical christian church small group class on Genesis where we attempt to remain faithful to the inerrancy of Scripture by digging deep into the historical and literary context of every passage we write. The class has no formal Bible education but does spend a significant time in study, usually through popular podcasts like Bema Discipleship and the Bible Project. Help me design a lesson on Genesis 5 covering Sumerian Kings list comparison, rabbinical and second temple Jewish writings, and any other context that will help the students understand why thus genealogy is here and its impact and significance. Include any modern archaeology and scholarship relevant to understanding, especially around the long lifetimes. Remember the lay audience - any Hebrew should be transliterated and defined in English, and any theological, archaeological, or literary terms not accessible to a high school vocabulary should be explained.