Overview
The book of Genesis is a lively read featuring familiar biblical tales such as the creation of the world, Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, the Tower of Babel, and Sodom and Gomorrah. While readers may know the facts of these stories, John Goldingay’s work will instill in them a deeper understanding of their spiritual and theological significance. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school prep, or brief visits with the Bible, this commentary is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader.
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Key Features
- Offers a fresh translation of the book of Genesis
- Discusses the contemporary relevance of Genesis
- Provides an introduction to the texts theological significance
Product Details
- Title: Genesis for Everyone, Part 1: Chapters 1–16
- Author: John Goldingay
- Series: Old Testament for Everyone
- Publisher: Westminster John Knox
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 208
- Christian Group: Anglican/Episcopalian
- Resource Type: Commentaries
- Topic: Genesis
About John Goldingay
John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. An internationally respected Old Testament scholar, Goldingay is the author of many commentaries and books, including Models for Scripture, Models for Interpretation of Scripture, Walk On, and commentaries on Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series.
