Genesis
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: August 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 656
ISBN-13: 9780310224587
Subjects: The Bible; Genesis; Bible - Study - Old Testament; Religion; Religion - Commentaries / Reference; O.T; Biblical Commentary - Old Testament; Christian Interest; Religion / Bible / Study / Old Testament; Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament; Biblical Studies - Old Testament; Bible; Bible.; Commentaries; O.T.
First sentence: The perspective now shifts from God as sole actor to humanity as reactor.
Description: Exploring the first book of the Bible as "theological literature," Waltke illuminates its meanings and methods for the pastor, scholar, teacher, student, and Bible-lover. Genesis strikes an unusual balance by emphasizing the theology of the Scripture text while also paying particular attention to the flow and development of the plot and literary techniques—inclusion, irony, chiasm, and concentric patterning—that shape the message of the "book of beginnings". Genesis Models the way to read and interpret the narratives of the book of Genesis Provides helpful exegetical notes that address key issues and debates surrounding the text Includes theological reflections on how the message addresses our contemporary theological and social issues, such as ecology, homosexuality, temperance, evil, prayer, and obedience Addresses critical interpretive issues, such as authenticity, date, and authorship For all the author's formidable intellect and meticulous research, Genesis is amazingly accessible. This is no mere study tool. Lucidly and eloquently written, it is a work of the heart that helps us not only to understand deeply God's Word in its context, but also to consider how it applies to us today. - Publisher.