Genesis: A Commentary

A commentary.This landmark commentary marshals the vast
experience and brilliant insights of one of today's most revered Old Testament
scholars. Exploring the first book of the Bible as 'theological literature,'
Waltke illuminates its meanings and methods. 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 and provides
helpful exegetical notes that address key issues and debates surrounding the
text. It includes theological reflections on how the message addresses our
contemporary theological and social issues, such as ecology, homosexuality,
temperance, evil, prayer, and obedience and addresses critical interpretive
issues, such as authenticity, date, and authorship. Lucidly and eloquently
written, Genesis 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.'[...] exegetically insightful and theologically
rich.' - Tremper LongmanAuthors: Bruce K. Waltke with Cathi J.
Fredericks.