Genesis Reading Companion
A 16-day guided journey through the first book of the Bible—with daily commentary, character guides, and reflection prompts so you actually understand the stories that shaped Western civilization.
The Problem
Genesis has been on your list forever. You know these stories influenced everything—art, literature, law, philosophy. But actually reading it? The genealogies confuse you. The violence surprises you. You're not sure what's literal, what's metaphor, what matters.
So it sits there. Unread.
The Solution
16 days of manageable reading (30-45 minutes per day) with guides that explain what's happening and why it matters.
You get:
Daily reading plans with "What's Happening" summaries
"Why It Matters" analysis of themes and historical context
Character guide for tracking the messy family dynamics
Reflection prompts that honor doubt and questioning
Post prompts to share with the Hot Literati community
What's Inside
Introduction with historical context, character guide, and reading setup
16 daily guides with assigned chapters, narrative summaries, deep dives into themes and Ancient Near Eastern context, and reflection prompts
Celebration section with final reflections and what to read next
Works with any Bible translation—we cite by chapter and verse.
Who This Is For
You want to understand the foundational text of Western civilization. You don't need to be religious—Genesis shaped literature, art, philosophy, and law whether you believe it or not. You just want to actually read it and understand what you're reading.
 
FAQ
Do I need a specific Bible? Nope. Any translation works.
What if I fall behind? Take 30 days instead of 16. Read at your own pace.
I'm not religious. Is this for me? Yes. This is serious literature worth understanding.
What about the violence and patriarchy? We name it directly and create space to wrestle with it.
 
Ready to actually read Genesis?