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A basic part of understanding one's ancestors is
knowing when they were born, how long they lived,
and what they have accomplished in their lives.
Here, in The Genesis Genealogies, lies that crucial
information about the forefathers of Christianity.
Rev. Abraham Park has meticulously analyzed the
genealogies in the book of Genesis. Taking the
precise date references in Genesis and calculating the
years, he builds a complete chronological timeline
and exposition of the first twenty generations in the
Bible, from Adam to Abraham. This book allows
readers to see the comprehensive course of God's
redemptive work through the genealogies in Genesis,
which eventually leads to the coming of the Messiah.
Rev. Park shares his biblical scholarship to help us
more fully comprehend the layers of meaning that
text offers us:
™ A timeline chart containing never-before-
published information.
™ The meaning of the forefathers' names within
the context of their culture, language and times.
™ New, enlightening discoveries about how the
faith was passed down through the generations.
™ Commentaries by a range of biblical scholars
that clarify what The Genesis Genealogies reveals
about God's administration of redemption.
This book is for every Christian. It will bring you to
a closer relationship with God as you see how His
divine plan for redemption and salvation unfurled
throughout history, transforming the lives of early
biblical, and ultimately, your and mine today.
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“One simply cannot overstate the importance of Genesis as the foundational paradigm
for all Christian thinking. Dr. Abraham Park is to be congratulated for his important
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and worthy contribution to our understanding of this foundational book.... He
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carefully considers the ten genealogies of Genesis... [and] employs these genealogies
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to reveal the core of God's work of redemption in history which find their ultimate
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expression in the work of Jesus Christ.... Fr. Park's book is a journey worth taking. I
heartily recommend this insightful work.... Read it, study it, pray over it, and then put
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its wisdom to work in your life and ministry.”
Dr. Frank A. James III, Ph.D., D.Phil.
President, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
“This book explains the reason for his great ministry and the large church that he
pastors.... a careful study of the Scriptures... is penned by someone who possesses
a profound, in-depth understanding of the Bible.... It is truly a work that deals
Rev. Abraham Park
with more than just the origin of creation, or Genesis.... Rev. Park discovers the
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great foundation of historical salvation and redemption from the genealogies of the of Redemption Born on May 17, 1928 in Sariwon,
patriarchs.... This perspective allows his readers to view the stories of the patriarchs as Hwang-he Province, Korea
an archetype, not just in light of the stories of their lives, but in their connection to
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the current generation in out history. Turning the Bible into a book that is 'my story' Rev. Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
is the outstanding achievement of this book.” Assembly Theological University
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cannot easily address.... a marvelous and celebrated achievement.... I joyfully
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those who desire a more mature life of faith.”
Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Former moderator of the Hap-dong
Dr. Andrew J. Tesia, Ph.D.
President, Research Institute of Reformed Theology, Los Angeles "Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Conservative General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Korea
Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will
tell you."
Deuteronomy 32:7

Just as his best-seller, The Genesis Genealogies, has
helped readers to better understand the time frames
and relationships of people and events in Genesis,
Rev. Park’s second book, The Covenant of the Torch,
guides readers to carefully study God’s work of
redemption through the Exodus and the wilderness
journey. The Covenant of the Torch, which
prophesied about Israel’s 400 year-stay in Egypt and
their return to Canaan in the fourth generation, is
explained and the 692-year process of the covenant’s
fulfillment is mapped out in this book for the first
time in history.
Moreover, readers can see the significance of each
historical event in relation to the bigger picture of
God’s plan of redemption. This book offers:
™ A detailed explanation of the Exodus, wilderness
journey, and Canaanite conquest
™ A map of all 42 camps in the wilderness
™ An answer to the puzzling prophecy that
Abraham’s descendants will return to Canaan in
the fourth generation
™ A reconciliation of the conflicting verses
regarding the purchase of Schechem
™ The years of the patriarchal generations, carefully
researched and interpreted for redemptive
significance
™ Easy-to-read genealogy charts, and color photos
of the locations in the wilderness journey
This book not only presents a sound theological
view of God’s administration of redemption seen
in the process of fulfilling the Covenant of the
Torch, but also gives wisdom and insight on how
to overcome the spiritual “wilderness” and discover
God’s eternal covenant in out lives of faith today.
Also Available
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Genesis 15:12-17
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Now when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and
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behold, terror and great darkness fell upon him.
The
A forgotten Encounter in the History of the
13
God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be
strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and
of the Torch
oppressed four hundred years.
14
“But I will also judge the nation whom they will serve; and afterward
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they will come out with many possessions.
15
“And as for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried
at a good old age. Rev. Abraham Park
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A Forgotten Encounter in the History of
“Then in the fourth generation they shall return here, for the iniquity of
the Amorite is not yet complete.” the Exodus and Wilderness Journey Born on May 17, 1928 in Sariwon,
Hwang-he Province, Korea
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And it came about when the sun had set, that it was very dark, and Graduated from the Presbyterian General
behold, there appeared a smoking oven and a flaming torch which passed Rev. Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Assembly Theological University
between these pieces.
The Covenant of the Torch
(B.A. in Biblical Studies)
and Its Fulfillment
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The Covenant of the Torch, which God made with Abraham is the most
(B.A. in Business and Economy)
significant among all the covenants in the Bible. Why? It is the most detailed,
in Light of God’s Administration
and easy-to-understand summary of God's divine administration for the Graduated from the Presbyterian General
in the History of Redemption
redemption of His godly people and holy land. Assembly Theological University (M.Div.)
In this book, Rev. Abraham Park brings to life the Covenant of the Torch, and Honorary Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
helps us to clearly see and understand the 692 years of God's redemptive from Faith Theological Seminary
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work during the time of Abraham, the great Exodus, the wilderness journey,
Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Former moderator of the Hap-dong
and the conquest of Canaan.
"Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Conservative General Assembly of the
Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will Presbyterian Church in Korea
tell you."
Deuteronomy 32:7
The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant: The First Fourteen
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Generations in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the third book Religion / Biblical Studies Book By the best-selling author of The Genesis Genealogies and
in the History of Redemption series, opens with an
exposition about the greatness of God and a panoramic
3 The Covenant of the Torch
description of the vastness of the universe. God is greater
than “all” which includes the Sun and all the galaxies.
“The Unquenchable Lamp is a refreshing exposition for its assumption of the unity of scripture,
More astonishing than the vastness of the universe is

The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant

God’s great love for mankind. the unity of history of redemption, in its big-picture approach that pays serious attention to
the details. Most importantly, The Unquenchable Lamp testifies to Jesus Christ; it proclaims that

The First Fourteen Generations in the Genealogy of

The human being is but a speck of dust drifting amidst Christ is utmost, pre-eminent in the history of creation and redemption. The Unquenchable

The Unquenchable
this vast universe. The God, who is greater than the entire
Lamp is a superb example of Biblical Theology (in both senses of the word); it is theologically
universe, came to us and established a covenant with us
in order to save us. This Proto-Gospel given to Adam and
sound and it also seeks to trace out this story of redemption-history as Scripture itself outlines
Eve, the Noahic covenant, Abraham covenant, Sinaitic and presents it.”

Lamp of the Covenant

covenant, Davidic covenant and the new covenant of Dr. Stephen T. Hague
Jeremiah are all stepping stones linking us and all of
Academic Dean of Faith Theological Seminary
history to Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind.
This book examines in detail the first fourteen generations
“To this day, no theologian or minister has undertaken the task of tracing back the history in
of the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matt 1:1-17), revealing
the Old Testament in respect to the administration in redemptive history contained in the
how God was at work in redemptive history to guide

Jesus Christs
it toward its fulfillment. But the lives of these fourteen genealogy of Jesus Christ.”
individuals are not merely stories of ancient Jews. Their Dr. Yeong-Su Ye Rev. Abraham Park
brilliant valor and triumphs as well as their shortcomings
and failures encapsulate the life of man regardless of
President of the International Council of Churches and Ministries The First Fourteen Generations in the
when they lived. In essence, their story is our story; they
provide for us precise guidelines as saints living in the last “His theology, in simple terms, is covenantal and redemptive-historical. The Bible is a book of
Genealogy of Jesus Christ Born on May 17, 1928 in Sariwon,
Hwang-he Province, Korea
days. But more significantly, their story points to Jesus covenants, the first of which was the promise of the seed of the woman given after the fall of
Christ. Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15. God continued to renew His covenant until Jesus Christ came Graduated from the Presbyterian General
™ Detailed description of the names and times of the and established the new covenant. The author explains this clearly through the genealogy of Rev. Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
first 14 generations in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Assembly Theological University
Jesus Christ.”
according to the Gospel of Matthew (B.A. in Biblical Studies)
Bishop Kwang-Young Jang

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

™ Life and circumstances of the 12 judges of Israel
™ The dramatic story of David’s flight from King Saul
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™ The route of David’s flight
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™ Explanation about the missing generations in the first
fulfilled throughout history and continued to be upheld today.”
period of Jesus Christ’s genealogy Assembly Theological University (M.Div.)

in the History of Redemption

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Former President of Sungkyul University Honorary Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Book 1
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Rev.
The Genesis Genealogies “It is simply breathtaking to see how this book has so clearly and majestically described God’s

Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.

God's Administration in the History of amazing plan of redemption for fallen mankind, which was carried out and fulfilled through Former moderator of the Hap-dong
Redemption Jesus Christ.... I experienced the gentle yet powerful rush of the Holy Spirit’s inspiration, Conservative General Assembly of the
and could not hold back the tears at the overwhelming grace of Jesus’ atoning sacrifice on the
Book 2 Presbyterian Church in Korea
cross.”
The Covenant of the Torch
Rev. Kyung-Pyo Hong
“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations.
A Forgotten Encounter in the History of the
Exodus and Wilderness Journey of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God in America Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will
tell you.”
Map of the Exodus
and Wilderness Journey
Deuteronomy 32:7

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The fourth book in the History of Redemption series
by Rev. Abraham Park, God’s Profound and Mysterious
Providence: As Revealed in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ
from the Time of David to the Exile in Babylon, begins with
accounts of King David and Solomon whose reigns mark
the peak of prosperity in Israelite history. This period
then continues into the era of divided kingdoms the
northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of
Judah. The second period of fourteen generations in Jesus’
genealogy ends with the fall of the kingdoms and the
deportation to Babylon (Matt 1:6-11). This period spans
from 1003 BC to 598 BC.
The history of Israelite kings is not merely a history of
a nation. It is a vivid account of God’s meticulous and
mysterious providence to maintain the godly lineage until
the coming of Jesus Christ. This history of redemption
has continued through the means of God’s covenant. The
Bible manifests the providence of God who has ceaselessly
labored to continue and keep the covenant despite the
endless betrayal of men,
Furthermore, this book clearly recapitulates the history
of the kings and organizes the chronology of the kings,
aiding the readers to see their reigns and lives from the
perspective of God’s administration for redemptive history.
™ Presentation of every king from Israel and Judah
™ Disclosing the omitted kings in the genealogy of Jesus
Christ and explanation of the reason for their omission.
™ The calculation of the time spent to build Solomon’s
Temple
™ Complete chronology of the kings
™ Seven excursuses of charts and graphs that aid in
understanding the main points of the book.
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The Covenant of the Torch
A Forgotten Encounter in the History of the
Exodus and Wilderness Journey
Book 3
The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant
The First Fourteen Generations in the Genealogy
of Jesus Christ
Map of the Exodus
and Wilderness Journey
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English English Book 4
Religion / Biblical Studies Book
4 By the best-selling author of The Genesis Genealogies, The Covenant
of the Torch and The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant
“After reading this book, I felt a spiritual awakening as if I had been struck by a great
God’s Profound and Mysterious Providence
As revealed in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ from the Time
revelation. You can find thousands of books in world libraries; however finding books
God’s Profound
that truly unravel the mysteries of the Bible is like trying to find treasure in the sand.
Many theological books offer theories but no satisfying answer to the Bible, and most
sermons are results of personal meditations and do not reveal the deep and profound
and Mysterious
providence of God. However, this is a unique book that resolves the deep spiritual
thirst. It is my prayer that this book, in its exquisite work, becomes known to the
people of God around the world.”
of David to the in Babylon
Providence
Rev. Eui-Choon Hwang
President of the UPCA in America
“I have personally authored over 40 books so far. I discovered that the author of this
book was on a completely different level than I. My writing is merely a scholarly Rev. Abraham Park
study, but the author’s writing contained in this book is a deep spiritual study that
penetrates the entire Bible. The History of Redemption series is a work that is simply
As revealed in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ
not possible without having a thorough understanding and deep insight of the Bible. from the Time of David to the in Babylon Born on May 17, 1928 in Sariwon,
Revealing parts of Jesus’ genealogy in the way he did is something that no other Hwang-he Province, Korea
scholar or theologian has been able to do until now. Through this book, the author
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clearly outlines the path of faith that the world, church, and academia need follow. I Rev. Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
believe that this book is the sweet rain of blessings poured out on the Korean Church Assembly Theological University
in such a time of spiritual famine.” (B.A. in Biblical Studies)
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
Dr. Yong-Kook Wone Graduated from Kookmin University
Anyang University honorable professor Advisor to the Korean Biblical Archaeology Society
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“This is truly a masterpiece that discovered the people who were omitted in the Graduated from the Presbyterian General
genealogy of Jesus Christ. This subject matter can only be attested by an author who Assembly Theological University (M.Div.)
in the History of Redemption
has been blessed by the special grace of the Holy Spirit. His writing is not a work that
has been crafted together through the popular writings of others; rather, his unique Honorary Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
work supersedes all generations and is the eternally unquenchable lamp.” from Faith Theological Seminary
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Dr. Ho-Hwan Kim
Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Former moderator of the Hap-dong
Senior Pastor of the Seattle Presbyterian Church in Seattle
Conservative General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Korea
“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations.
Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will
tell you.”
Deuteronomy 32:7
Following his remarkable exegesis on the first and second
periods of Jesus’ genealogy, the best-selling author Rev.
Abraham Park, in the fifth installment of the History of
Redemption series, covers the third and final period, which
spans the fourteen generations from the Babylonian exile
to Jesus Christ. With some amazing charts and historical
insights, this book sheds light upon the labyrinth-like
history of the 600 years before Jesus’ birth. The following
are some of the key points in this book:
™ Redemptive-historical discussions on the fourteen
generations and their names in both biblical languages
™ The generations omitted from the third period of Jesus’
genealogy and God’s redemptive administration therein
™ Everything you need to know about the Babylonian
exile and the return therefrom
™ The chart, “The Third Period in the Genealogy of
Jesus Christ and Transitions in World History,” which
delineates:
• Detailed description of the names and times of
the first 14 generations in the genealogy of Jesus
Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew
• the chronological, geopolitical, and even
redemptive-historical relationships between
Israel and the world’s superpowers like Assyria,
Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, and Egypt
• the continuation of the line of the promised
seed toward Christ in the midst of the turbulent
transitions in world history
Throughout the book, the author’s underlying thesis is
quite evident--world history does not flow autonomously
apart from God’s redemptive history. God is sovereign
over all history; the rise and fall of nations, kingdoms, and
empires occur all according to God’s eternal decrees and
providence. This is why we can be assured that The Promise
of the Eternal Covenant will certainty be fulfilled.
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Torch
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and Wilderness Journey
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“Dr. Abraham Park’s life work in the History of Redemption series draws deeply
God’s Profound Providence as Revealed in the Genealogy
from the wellsprings of his deep Reformed faith. There is no concept that so marks
the reformed pastor more than his commitment to covenant theology. This one
The Promise of the Eternal Covenant
The Promise of the
topic expresses the singular authority of Scripture, the unique sovereignty of God
in directing all of history to serve His saving purpose in the covenant, as well as the
uniqueness of Jesus Christ, who as the virgin-born Seed of the Woman is the only
of Jesus Christ (The Postexilic Period)
Savior of mankind. Dr. Park’s life and ministry demonstrate his thorough commitment
Eternal Covenant
to everything that is central and crucial to Reformed and confessional theology. His
life work sets forth the genealogy of the covenant faithfulness of our Lord God.”
Dr. Warren Gage
Professor Emeritus of Knox Theological Seminary
“This book plainly, yet fascinatingly, teaches us about the advent of Jesus Christ and Rev. Abraham Park
how to prepare for His coming. The chronological chart presented in the book is an God’s Profound Providence as Revealed in the
unrivaled compass placed in our hands as a guide in fathoming biblical and world
history, thus, making the Bible an open book for us living in this era. The author’s Genealogy of Jesus Christ (The Postexilic Period) Born on May 17, 1928 in Sariwon,
comprehensive knowledge of the Bible opens up the eyes and awakens the faith of Hwang-he Province, Korea
the followers who wish to study the Bible to be like Jesus.”
Graduated from the Presbyterian General
Dr. Il-ho Lee
Rev. Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Assembly Theological University
Director of Israel Research Institute
(B.A. in Biblical Studies)
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
“Until now, I never even imagined that there could be missing generations in the third Graduated from Kookmin University
period of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Yet, the author was able to address this issue
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with clarity and ease using the Bible as his only reference.... The Excursus, “The Third
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Period in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ and Transitions in World History,” most Graduated from the Presbyterian General
certainly surpasses any work of its kind in this field. Even a glance through this chart Assembly Theological University (M.Div.)
in the History of Redemption
will help us realize that world history is redemptive history (Heilsgeschichte). The fact
that he was able to connect world history with biblical history is a highly significant Honorary Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
achievement in the field of theology.” from Faith Theological Seminary
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Dr. Chae-woon Na
Abraham Park, D.Min., D.D.
Former moderator of the Hap-dong
Former President of Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary
Conservative General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Korea
“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations.
Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will
tell you.”
Deuteronomy 32:7