Title: These are the generations : identity, covenant, and the toledot formula /
Authors: Thomas, Matthew A.
Publisher: T & T Clark International,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Bible. Criticism, Form.; Bible. Biography.; Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Genealogy in the Bible.; Hebrew language Syntax.; Hebrew language Semantics.
Contents: Introduction -- Defining the toledot formula : syntax, semantics, and function -- Excursus: Why is there no toledot heading for Abraham? -- Variations in the syntax of the toledot formula -- Genealogies' role in shaping the narrative -- Covenants change the basis for the narrowing of focus -- Findings, conclusions, and implications.