NICOT: Genesis 18 - 50

The second of Hamilton's two-volume study of Genesis for the NICOT series is a prodigious and scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theological
commentary on Genesis 18 - 50. Beginning with Abraham's reception of the three
visitors and his intercession before Yahweh on behalf of Sodom and Gomorrah
(Gen. 18) and continuing through the end of the Joseph story (Gen. 50), the
overarching theme of Hamilton's commentary is Yahweh's faithfulness to his
promised word and his covenant commitments to those whom he has chosen to
receive that promised word. Special features of this commentary include its
serious attention to important matters of biblical translation from the Hebrew
language into English, copious footnotes that direct readers to further and
more extensive sources of information, and frequent references to the New
Testament writers' reading of Genesis. Hamilton's work will greatly benefit
scholars, seminarians, and pastors who seek solid exegesis of the Bible's
foundational book.'In the Old Testament we read GodÉs word as it was
spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these
thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us.' These twin
convictions, shared by all of the contributors to The New International
Commentary on the Old Testament, define the goal of this ambitious series
of commentaries. For those many modern readers who find the Old Testament to be
strange and foreign soil, the NICOT series serves as an authoritative guide
bridging the cultural gap between today's world and the world of ancient Israel. Each NICOT volume aims to help us hear God's word as clearly as possible.'Hamilton does an excellent job interpreting the text in a positive way as well as handling the difficult questions of the book (creation
story, history of patriarchs, religion of patriarchs). Between Wenham and
Hamilton, Genesis is well-covered.' - Tremper LongmanSeries: New International Commentary on the Old Testament.Recommended € 57,90