I am the beginning, yet often misquoted,
My chapters diverse, with many a note.
My stories hidden, my meanings dense,
A mystery to some, their understanding hence.
From darkness to light, my pages unfold,
Of sin and redemption, and stories untold.
My words a guide, my message divine,
A gift for all, in every time.
My characters abound, from Adam to Noah,
Their lives filled with trials, yet all the more.
A language of symbols, a tale of creation,
My message clear, for every generation.
What am I, this ancient book so revered?
A complex riddle, and much to be explored.
The answer lies in my very name,
The book of Genesis, my claim to fame.