An abridged edition of westermann s classic threevolume work on genesis. Zondervan, 1976 318, and westermann, genesis 3750, 188. The abridged version of westermann s classic threevolume work on genesis. Westermann s commentary on the book of genesis is divided into three volumes. Study the bible online using commentary on genesis and more. About the author claus westermann was professor of old testament at the university of heidelberg in germany. It will stand as the definitive commentary on genesis for years to come. Claus westermann was emeritus professor at the university of heidelberg.
It is a general statement followed by specific details. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. This volume, the first of three, concerns itself with the stories from creation through noah and the tower of babel, traditionally called the prehistory. Claus westermann, genesis 111, a continental commentary, john j. The first volume comments on genesis 111, which deals with the beginning of the world and the human race. Westermann is considered one of the premier old testament scholars of the twentieth century. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more. Particularly notable among his scholarship is his lengthy and comprehensive commentary on the book of genesis, especially the volume covering genesis 111. Their stories deal with the beginnings of human society, and of the family in particular. Controversial bible, what does the old testament say about god. No large scholarly commentary on genesis has appeared in german since those of hermann gunkel 1922 and otto procksch 1924. Genesis commentary, though he goes about it differently, luther still clearly assumes an historic continuity in the gospel. Abraham, isaac, and jacob, along with seth and other lesser known figures, emerge in the commentary looking like early lutheran preachers.
A continental commentary by claus westermann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The second volume comments on genesis 1236, and deals with the patriarchal story in the figures of abraham, isaac, and jacob. Summary claus westermanns genesis 111 is a massive 636 page volume, a thorough survey and account of all the literature on genesis of the works of protestant, catholic and jewish scholars, as well as the contributions of the pertinent secular disciplines ix. Jenson, how the world lost its story, first things 36 october 1993 19ff. Again and again westermann opens up dimensions of meaning which are not only relevant for theology but for human existence in the modern world. It should also be noted that westermann s commentary on genesis 111 is scheduled for publication in english soon. There has however been a flood of literature on genesis 111 and a number of important, though short, and popular expositions like those of g. The third volume comments on genesis 3750 and touches upon the joseph story. John bright in interpretation westermann s commentary has the merit of taking a definite stand in the hermeneutical debate. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Westermann carefully examines each pericope from a scholarly perspective with notes, commentary and comments. Westermanns genesis commentary, long held to be a classic, is a valuable addition to any library concerned with serious study of genesis. Is it legend, etiology, myth, saga, primeval story, theological narrative, or. The story of primeval events in the pentateuch and its.
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This is a commentary of outstanding usefulness which may be commended without reservation to all serious students of the old testament. For the mt version see harold stigers, a commentary on genesis grand rapids. Rodd and praised for its thoroughness, clarity, and freshness john bright. An introduction is actually an introduction for a three volume work in the continental commentary series. Genesis 111 is an admixture of narratives and genealogies, but renaming the narrative has been difficult. This volume, the sceond of three, concerns itself with the stories from abraham through jacob. Its appearance in english has been greeted with enthusiasm as one of the really great commentaries. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. He looks at each part of the text from different angles, examining the literary form, the historical setting, the thrust of the narrative, as well as a commentary on the text itself. I recommend claus westermann s threevolume commentary on genesis for those interested in a. The first volume comments on genesis 111, which deals with the beginning of. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more accessible form. With this second volume of westermann s largescale commentary on genesis, englishspeaking readers have ready access to a masterful analysis of the patriarchal narratives. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information.
Westermann s genesis commentary, long held to be a classic, is a valuable addition to any library concerned with serious study of genesis. I recommend claus westermann s threevolume commentary on genesis for those interested in a full range of discussion of critical issues, with emphasis on the european tradition of scholarship. Claus westermanns 3volume commentary on genesis stands as one of the most exhaustive treatments of the first book of the bible available today. Read genesis commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He looks at each part of the text from different angles, examining the literary form, the historical setting, the thrust of the narrative, as well as a commentary. This third volume of westermann s masterful commentary on genesis offers a stimulating treatment of the most humanly poignant and unified of the narratives in genesis the joseph story. This volume, covering genesis 111, is concerned with what the author calls the story of primeval events. Included are a fresh translation of genesis, the philological reasoning behind the translation, an examination of the historical background of the original text, a. Westermann carefully examines each pericope from a.
Genesis commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Genesis 1236 continental commentary continental commentaries claus westermann on. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. If youre looking for a free download links of the moody bible commentary pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Included are a fresh translation of genesis, the philological reasoning behind the translation, an examination of the historical background of the original text, a survey of all that has been written about genesis. In the tradition of gunkel, it takes full advantage of the methods of form criticism and of the phenomenological study of religion. A commentary continental commentaries volume 1 of genesis. Besides his threevolume commentary on genesis, he is renowned for his many exegetical and theological treatments of the old testament, including basic forms of prophetic speech, praise and lament in the psalms, elements of old testament theology, and the promises to the fathers. Charles simeon, horae homileticae or discourses digested into one continued series and forming a commentary, upon every book of the old and new testament, vol. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1. Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book.
It should also be noted that westermanns commentary on genesis 111 is scheduled for publication in english soon. Technology prayer intercession bible study cultural issues other life issues. The third volume comments on genesis 3750 and touches upon. Westermanns commentary on the book of genesis is divided into three volumes. Westermann s commentary on the joseph narrative completes his magnum opus, a threevolume commentary on the book of genesis. I recommend claus westermann s threevolume commentary on genesis for those interested in a full range of discussion of critical issues, with emphasis on the european tradition of scholarship trinity international university library december 29, 2016. It was developed by biblical scholar meredith kline. He looks at each part of the text from different angles, examining the literary form, the historical setting.
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