Partnering with the Creator

About the Book

Does the creation story in the first chapter of Genesis tell us about how our planet was created, or is it a message of hope declaring that the Creator can take what is worthless, even a life that has encountered the worst circumstances possible, and transform it into a life that is of great worth? This book shows that the first chapter of Genesis emerges from the hopeless experience of Jewish exiles in ancient Babylon and powerfully introduces the most essential message of the Bible: the Creator’s initiative invites human beings into a life-changing partnership intended to sustain and care for all of the Creator’s good creation.

About the Author

Donald R. Repsher was born in the small town of Bangor, Pennsylvania, and is an alumnus of Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a BS degree in psychology and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, with an MDiv. degree in ministry. Throughout his career with United Methodist and Presbyterian congregations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York State, he has developed a background in Biblical history, possibilities of friendship between science and religion, and the Creator’s desire for a well-balanced diversity on planet Earth in partnership with human life. We are created to look beyond ourselves to how we can best serve God by serving our fellow human beings and the best interests of our common home, planet Earth.