Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Book of Genesis
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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- Contribution from a renowned Old Testament scholar
- Includes a preface by the author and two appendices
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)
- Title: Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Book of Genesis
- Author: George James Spurrell
- Publisher: Clarendon Press
- Publication Date: 1887
- Pages: 440
George James Spurrell graduated with an MA from Balliol College, Oxford in 1880 and was named Hebrew Lecturer at Wadham College.