Genesis represents the first section of a historical narrative that extends to 2 Kings chapter 25. It is the book of origins and, as regards its content, it can be divided into two unequal the primeval period, 1.1 to 11.26 , and the patriarchal period, 11.27 to 50.26. Genesis especially emphasizes such themes as divine election (compare Romans 9: 7-12) and providence . It provides us with various "types" (figures, illustrations of biblical truths); "Death reigned from Adam to Moses", Romans 5.14; "A man will leave his father and mother", Ephesians 5.31, 32. It also indicates the means of salvation through faith in Christ, 3.15 (… his seed; it will strike you on the head, and you will strike him on the heel) and 15.6 (Abram believed Jehovah, and it was credited to him for righteousness)