The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18–50 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament | NICOT)

by Victor P. Hamilton

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 1995

Overview

The second volume of Victor P. Hamilton’s two-volume study of Genesis for the NICOT series, this 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.

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Key Features

• In-depth discussion of textual and critical matters
• Verse-by-verse commentary

Praise for the Print Edition

A commentary that students of the Bible should read and keep on hand for frequent reference. Hamilton not only explains the biblical text with a balanced survey of the scholarly opinions expressed on it, but often adds his own original views. This book not only informs the reader but also makes him think.

—Cyrus H. Gordon, former director, Center for Ebla Research, New York University

An admirable work. A thorough, dependable, and illuminating exposition. The quality of its research is matched by the clarity of its comments. It is a major addition to the literature on Genesis and should be kept close at hand by all who want to plumb the depths of the Bible’s charter book.

—David Allan Hubbard, former president emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary

Users of the NICOT will not be disappointed with this addition to the series.

—J. Gerald Janzen, Macallister-Petticrew Emeritus Professor of Old Testament, Christian Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18–50
• Author: Victor P. Hamilton
• Series: The New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT)
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 1995
• Pages: 733

About Victor P. Hamilton

Victor P. Hamilton, now retired, was professor of Bible and theology at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, for more than 35 years. He is the author of a two-volume commentary on Genesis, Handbook on the Pentateuch, and Handbook on the Historical Books.

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