Conceptions of Divinity The conceptions of God in the Book of Genesis and of Jesus Christ in the Book of Matthew are different in many ways. It is easy to see the contrast when taking a look at the two characters’ most striking features, by their relationship with the world of human affairs, and their attitude toward human nature. This change in the conception of divinity suggests many things about the nature of the religious …showed first 75 words of 829 total…

…showed last 75 words of 829 total…in the New Testament. This change suggests that people will interpret the Bible in many different ways. The image of God in the Book of Genesis is meant to inspire awe and wonder. The image of Christ in the Book of Matthew is meant to provide an example and also comfort to the readers. The conceptions of divinity in these two Books change because they have different purposes in the entire work of the Bible.