The first book of Moses, called Genesis, often known simply as Genesis, is the first book in the Christian and Jewish scriptures. It tells about the creation of the world by God, about the first human beginnings, about the fall and the flood, about Abraham and his descendants. Genesis is a seminal work that has influenced many aspects of culture and morality throughout history. This book reveals to the reader the secrets of the creation of the world and the divine plans for humanity. Beginning with a simple yet beautiful description of the placement of light and darkness, "Genesis" takes the reader deep into the ancient and sacred stories that formed the basis of the faith of many generations.