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Genesis 1-11 (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture #Old Testament Volume 1)
by Andrew LouthThe rich tapestry of the creation narrative in the early chapters of Genesis proved irresistible to the thoughtful, reflective minds of the church fathers. Within them they found the beginning threads from which to weave a theology of creation, fall and redemption. Following their mentor, the apostle Paul, they explored the profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the second Adam. The six days of creation proved especially attractive among the fathers as a subject for commentary, with Basil the Great and Ambrose producing well-known Hexaemerons. Similarly, Augustine devoted portions of five works to the first chapter of Genesis. As in previoWW volumes within the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, the range of comment contained in Genesis 1--11 spans from the first century to the eighth, from East to West, and from Greek and Latin speakers to Syriac. Especially helpful in this volume is editor Andrew Louth's supply of Septuagintal alternative readings to the Masoretic text, which are often necessary to understanding the fathers' flow of thought. Genesis 1--11 opens up a treasure house of ancient wisdom--allowing these faithful witnesses, some appearing here in English translation for the first time, to speak with eloquence and intellectual acumen to the church today.
Genesis 1-11 (Reformation Commentary on Scripture Series #1)
by John L. ThompsonThe first chapters of Genesis are the bedrock of the Jewish and Christian traditions. In these inaugural pages of the canon, the creation of the world, the fall of the human creature, the promise of redemption and the beginning of salvation history are found. Interwoven in the text are memorable stories of the ancient biblical patriarchs and matriarchs. Throughout the history of commentary, interpreters have lavished attention on the rich passages recounting the six days of creation, the tragic fall of God's creature--from the expulsion of the first parents to Cain's fratricide and the catastrophe of the Flood--as well as the allegorical sign of hope in the ark of Noah. Commentators in the Reformation continued this venerable tradition of detailed focus on these primordial stories, finding themselves and their era deeply connected to the tragedies and promises, the genealogies and marvels of God's providential election and governance. Above all, Reformation-era interpreters found anchor for their teaching, preaching and hope in the promise of Christ running through these first chapters, from creation to the calling of Abraham. While following the precedent of patristic and medieval commentators on Scripture, as well as Rabbinic midrash, the Reformers provide insightful and startling fresh readings of familiar passages, inviting readers to see the ancient text with new eyes. This volume collects the comments of not only the monumental thinkers like Luther, Calvin and Melancthon, but also many important figures of the time who are lesser-known today. Here we find rich fare from Johannes Brenz, Wolfgang Capito, Hans Denck, Wolfgang Musculus, Johannes Oecolampadius and Peter Martyr Vermigli. Readers will encounter comments from a wide array of perspectives, from the magisterial Reformers to radical Protestants like Balthasar Hubmaier, Menno Simons, Pilgram Marpeck and Dirk Philips, as well as some Catholic thinkers, such as Desiderius Erasmus and Cardinal Cajetan. Important contributions from female voices, like Katharina Schütz Zell and Anna Maria van Schurman are included also. The wealth of Reformation interpretation is brought together here for study and reflection, much appearing in English for the first time.
Genesis 1-11: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries)
by Ronald HendelThe first volume of a groundbreaking two-part commentary on the book of Genesis by leading biblical scholar Ronald Hendel The first eleven chapters of Genesis narrate the origin of the universe; the creation of the first human beings; the beginnings of moral reasoning, society, and culture; and the cataclysmic global flood. By showing how life and civilization came into being, Genesis 1–11 offers a richly drawn map for understanding the world as a meaningful cosmos and an ethical guide for human purpose and responsibility within it. The culmination of over thirty years of research, this long-awaited study by leading Genesis scholar Ronald Hendel is the first comprehensive scholarly commentary on Genesis 1–11 in a generation. Drawing on archaeological discoveries from Israel and the ancient Near East as well as contemporary methods of scholarship, it presents a multilayered view of the classic text. The extensive introduction, notes, and comments explore ancient textual versions and editions, historical contexts, literary style and design, compositional history, cosmology, ethics, and the book&’s interpretive life in Judaism and Christianity. Featuring numerous illustrations, this engagingly written commentary is an indispensable, field-defining guide to the first eleven chapters of the Bible.
Genesis 1-11: From Eden to Babel
by Donald E. GowanGenesis 1- 11 preserves a unique view of Bible history, tracing the move from Eden, an idyllic world fully in accord with the will of God, to Babel, a fallen world desperately in need of salvation. In this commentary, Donald E. Gowan demonstrates acute sensitivity and insight in focusing on the theological import of these familiar but often puzzling accounts, showing them to be even more crucial for what they say to us about ourselves than for the information they record about individuals and events so very long ago. Addressing such themes as the existence of evil and the threat of chaos, human power and violence, tension between the sexes and the breakdown of the family, he remains ever conscious of the gospel as set forth in Genesis.
Genesis 1-15, Volume 1 (Word Biblical Commentary #1)
by Ralph P. Martin Gordon John Wenham David Allen Hubbard Glenn W. Barker John D. WattsThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. <P><P>Overview of Commentary OrganizationIntroduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.Each section of the commentary includes:Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope.Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English.Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. <P>Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Genesis 1-25: Part 1: Creation, Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Charles E. Hummel Anne HummelDo you struggle to know and follow God's call for you in the world? In this fourteen session LifeGuide Bible Study on Genesis tells us that even the giants of faith���Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph���struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world and a nation into being also calls each of us to serve him. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions���making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
Genesis 12 to 33: The Father of Israel (MacArthur Bible Studies)
by John F. MacArthurAbraham is known as the "father of Israel" because God appeared to him and promised that his descendants would become a great nation. Yet Abraham is much more than the patriarch of a select group of ancient people. Through Abraham's descendants, God's own Son, Jesus, was born. It's through Abraham that God blessed all people. In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Abraham's call from God, continuing through his relocation in the land of Canaan, and concluding with the story of his grandsons Jacob and Esau.This study includes close-up examinations of Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, and Isaac, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "Covenant and Obedience" and "Wrestling with God."—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
Genesis 12-50: Abraham and All the Families of the Earth
by J. Gerald JanzenThis is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. J. Gerald Janzen approaches Genesis with the "conviction that the final form of the text is greater than the mere sum of its sources, and that the theological vision which it presents is greater and more profound — more ripe or mature — than can be gained simply from studies of historical events and social situations out of which the text arose." This commentary on Genesis constitutes a profound theological work.
Genesis 16-50, Volume 2 (Word Biblical Commentary)
by Ralph P. Martin Gordon John Wenham David Allen Hubbard Glenn W. Barker John D. WattsThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. <p><p>These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary OrganizationIntroduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.Each section of the commentary includes:Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. <p>Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English.Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Genesis 25-50: Part 2: Jacob & Joseph (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Charles E. Hummel Anne HummelDo you struggle to know and follow God's call for you in the world? In this twelve session LifeGuide Bible Study on Genesis tells us that even the giants of faith���Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph���struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world and a nation into being also calls each of us to serve him. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions���making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
Genesis 34 to 50: Jacob and Egypt (MacArthur Bible Studies)
by John F. MacArthurNearly half of the book of Genesis is devoted to the lives of Jacob and his twelve sons, who were important figures in the history of Israel and in God's plan for redemption. The account of their lives takes the term "dysfunctional family" to a new level, but God used this flawed clan as a beautiful canvas to portray His providence, judgment, and mercy. In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Jacob's first encounter with Rachel, continuing through their son Joseph's captivity as an Egyptian slave, and concluding with the dramatic rescue of Jacob's family.This study includes close-up examinations of Dinah (Jacob's daughter), Judah, Tamar, and Pharaoh's chief butler, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "The Sovereignty of God" and "Finishing in Faith."—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
Genesis 6 in Santa Maria de Villa Hermosa
by Ronyfer Toscana Margarita NavasA Sci Fi Novel about the Mayans and their view of the world. The Mayan Gods creators sent a messenger from space to a Quiche Maya community in Guatemala to engender virginal girls of quiche ethnies, and two children would be the messengers from the gods to deliver a message, a warning at the General Assembly Plenary of the United Nations to convey to the world that they have one last chance to save the planet.
Genesis And the Secret of Eden: Anything is possible in the garden of God
by Fran LynghaugA cloudy fog rose abruptly out of the ground about fifty feet in front of them. A magnificently handsome figure in its midst gradually took shape. He didn't send his thoughts to them the same way Adam and Eve talked with their thoughts, but used spoken verbiage. “My greetings to you...” That was as far as he got. Raphael and Uriel drew their swords from sheaths that were hidden in a fold of their tunics, readying for a charge. They obviously knew this person and braced for battle. For the first time, Eve experienced confusion. She didn't know what it was like to flee. She just knew she had to leave quickly. She lifted into the sky and when she had attained a good height, she darted toward the palace. She was aware of someone at her side. It was Uriel. He didn't speak to her thoughts, but his expression was grim.
Genesis Financial Coach's Manual
by Chad DurniakMany people in our churches and communities struggle to pay their bills, put food on their table and find a way to pay down their debt. Some have very little financial resources at their disposal while others face severe financial circumstances. Regardless of their financial hardship, there is a new way to help these individuals and families get a fresh start with their finances and it can all begin with You! <P><P>The Genesis Financial Coach’s Manual is a step by step guide through the Genesis Financial Program for mature Christians who desire to come along side and become Financial Coach’s to individuals and families who are struggling financially. It is packed with financial tools, techniques and strategies that are rooted in God’s word and specifically designed to help bring financial transformation to the financially underserved. Conveniently located in the Genesis Financial Coach’s Manual is the Genesis Financial Workbook. This workbook is what each client receives and works through with their Financial Coach.The Genesis Financial Program is personalized biblical financial counseling geared towards the poor, needy, homeless or soon to be homeless in our community. Financial Coach’s meet regularly with their clients in an individual or in a small group setting to develop and build a relationship that fosters true financial change. We believe that anyone, regardless of how little their resources, can learn how to manage their finances properly when they are given a fresh start to build on the right foundation. <P><P>The Genesis Financial Coach’s Manual and the Genesis Financial Workbook do just that by providing the basics of God’s truth on money coupled with a simple financial plan that is easy to follow. <P><P>Over a period of ten weeks, a client and their Financial Coach will work through the three main sections, each of which will challenge the client to grow spiritually and financially. <P><P>They include:1. Me, Myself and God’s Money: Together, you will work through the first three chapters of the workbook learning foundational spiritual concepts that affect our understanding of God and money, our overall financial condition and how we make financial decisions. <P><P>2. Steps to Financial Stability: The Steps to Financial Stability will walk the client through a slow and steady process towards building a simple and easy to use financial plan that honors God <P><P>3. The Road Ahead: The Road Ahead gives practical financial wisdom that will set the client up for financial success in the near and long term. <P><P>Our hope is that no Christian faces their financial challenges alone. You can be that person who teaches, encourages and brings accountability to people in desperate financial need and it can all be done through the Genesis Financial Program and the Genesis Financial Coach’s Manual. For more information on the Genesis Financial Program, please visit www.alphastrategies.org.
Genesis Financial Workbook
by Chad DurniakAnyone, regardless of how little their resources, can learn how to manage their finances properly when they are given a fresh start to build on the right foundation. The Genesis Financial Workbook does just that by providing the basics of God’s truth on money coupled with a simple financial plan that is easy to follow. Perfect for those brand new to managing their money or those facing severe financial challenges, The Genesis Financial Workbook is a great tool to help put Christ at the center of your finances. <P><P>Over a period of ten weeks, you will work through the Workbook’s three sections, each of which will challenge you to grow spiritually and financially. They include:1. Me, Myself and God’s Money: Here, you will work through the first three chapters of the workbook learning foundational spiritual concepts that affect our understanding of God and money, our overall financial condition and how we make financial decisions. 2. Steps to Financial Stability: Along with your Financial Coach, the Steps to Financial Stability will walk you through a slow and steady process towards building a simple and easy to use financial plan that honors God3. The Road Ahead: The Road Ahead gives practical financial wisdom that will set you up for financial success in the near and long term. The Genesis Financial Workbook is the heart of our biblically based financial counseling process. But our hope is that no Christian faces their financial challenges alone. That is why the Genesis Financial Workbook is most effective when it is accompanied by a Financial Coach using the Genesis Financial Coaches Manual. <P>Financial Coaches meet with you weekly as they go through each chapter teaching, encouraging, answering your financial questions and praying for you. For more information on Financial Coaches and the Genesis Financial Coaches Manual, please visit www.alphastrategies.org. The powerful combination of the Genesis Financial Workbook and a Financial Coach will help you overcome your financial challenges giving you a fresh start with your finances. The workbook is packed full of strategies, tips, activities and real world financial advice making it a perfect place to begin your financial journey with God.
Genesis I: The Law (Thru the Bible #1)
by J. Vernon McgeeRadio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better choice for the average Bible reader and student! Very affordable in a size that can go anywhere, it's available as a complete 60-volume series, in Old Testament or New Testament sets, or individually.
Genesis II (Thru the Bible)
by Vernon McgeeRadio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better choice for the average Bible reader and student! Very affordable in a size that can go anywhere, it's available as a complete 60-volume series, in Old Testament or New Testament sets, or individually.
Genesis II: The Law (Thru the Bible #2)
by J. Vernon McgeeRadio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better choice for the average Bible reader and student! Very affordable in a size that can go anywhere, it's available as a complete 60-volume series, in Old Testament or New Testament sets, or individually.
Genesis Myth in Beowulf and Old English Biblical Poetry (Routledge Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture)
by Joseph St. JohnGenesis Myth in Beowulf and Old English Biblical Poetry explores the adaptation of antediluvian Genesis and related myth in the Old Testament poems Genesis A and Genesis B, as well as in Beowulf, a secular heroic narrative.The book explores how the Genesis poems resort to the Christian exegetical tradition and draw on secular social norms to deliver their biblically derived and related narratives in a manner relevant to their Christian Anglo-Saxon audiences. In this book it is suggested that these elements work in unison, and that the two Genesis poems function coherently in the context of the Junius 11 manuscript. Moreover, the book explores recourse to Genesis-derived myth in Beowulf, and points to important similarities between this text and the Genesis poems. It is therefore shown that while Beowulf differs from the Genesis poems in several respects, it belongs in a corpus where religious verse enjoys prominence.
Genesis Of The Cosmos: The Ancient Science of Continuous Creation
by Paul A. LavioletteThe author compares what we know scientifically with ancient myths across time
Genesis and Christian Theology
by Nathan MacDonald, Mark W. Elliott, Grant MacaskillGenesis and Christian Theology contributes significantly to the renewed convergence of biblical studies and systematic theology -- two disciplines whose relational disconnect has adversely affected not only the academy but also the church as a whole. In this book twenty-one noted scholars consider the fascinating ancient book of Genesis in dialogue with historical and contemporary theological reflection. Their essays offer new vistas on familiar texts, reawakening past debates and challenging modern clichés.Contributors:Gary A. Anderson Knut Backhaus Richard Bauckham Pascal Daniel Bazzell William P. Brown Stephen B. Chapman Ellen T. Charry Matthew Drever Mark W. Elliott David Fergusson Brandon Frick Trevor Hart Walter J. Houston Christoph Levin Nathan MacDonald Eric Daryl Meyer R. Walter L. Moberly Michael S. Northcott Karla Pollmann R. R. Reno Timothy J. Stone
Genesis and the Big Bang Theory: The Discovery Of Harmony Between Modern Science And The Bible
by Gerald SchroederIn this groundbreaking book, physicist Gerald Schroeder takes on skeptics from both sides of the cosmological debate, arguing that science and the Bible are not at odds concerning the origin of the universe.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Genesis in Space and Time
by Francis A. SchaefferGenesis is a book of origins--the origin of the universe, the origin of life and the origin of man. It places man in his cosmic setting, shows his particular uniqueness, explains his wonder and his flaws, and begins to trace the flow of human history through space and time. Many today, however, view this book as a collection of myths, useful for understanding the Hebrew mind, perhaps, but certainly not a record of what really happened. Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer challenges that view and shows how the first eleven chapters of Genesis stand as a solid, space-time basis for answering the tough questions posed by modern man.
Genesis in Space and Time
by Francis A. SchaefferGenesis is a book of orgins--the orgin of the universe, the origin of life and the origin of man. It places man in his cosmic setting, shows his particular uniquness, explains his wonder and his flaw, and begins to trace the flow of human history through space and time. Many today, however, view this book as a collection of myths, useful for understanding the Hebrew mind, perhaps, but vertainly not a record of what really happened. Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer challenges that view and shows how the first eleven chapters of Genesis stand as a solid, space-time basis for answering the tough questions posed by modern man.