Everyone seems to want to a find a big chiasm in the Abraham narrative of Genesis. A perusal through the commentaries will reveal an array of options, but I must say I find none of them very satisfactory, since none cover the whole of the Abraham narrative.
Which Books Belong in the Old Testament?
The word canon comes from the Greek kanon (κανων), meaning “rule.” The canon of Scripture thus refers to the rule of Scripture, identifying what is Scripture. But the issue of canon actually deals with two questions: (1) Which books belong in the Bible? (2) And what should be the order of these books?
Made to Reign
Resources for Studying the Bible
The Story of the Bible
God is always the hero in the story of the Bible. He created man from the dust to bring Him glory, yet man has continually rebelled against Him. But God in His grace and goodness has been redeeming man ever since, restoring man in his relationship with Him and promising to fully redeem His people at the final resurrection.