Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Book of Genesis

by George James. Spurrell

Publisher:

Clarendon Press

, 1887

Overview

Aimed at students beginning the Hebrew language, Spurell’s informative book is an in-depth study of the English translation of Genesis, with a special focus on grammar. It also includes two noteworthy appendices: the first dealing with the structure of Genesis, and the other, a discussion of the various names of God used in different translations.

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Key Features

• Contribution from a renowned Old Testament scholar
• Includes a preface by the author and two appendices

Contents

Top Highlights

“creation: cf. Del. here, and for the idea 1 Kings 22:19–22, Dan. 4:14” (Page 14)

“rendering be adopted, בראשׁית must not be taken relatively” (Page 1)

“The Fathers here see a reference to the Trinity, and” (Page 13)

Product Details

• Title: Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Book of Genesis
• Author: George James Spurrell
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1887
• Pages: 440

About George James Spurrell

George James Spurrell graduated with an MA from Balliol College, Oxford in 1880 and was named Hebrew Lecturer at Wadham College.