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Genesis : an introduction and commentary /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Steinmann, Andrew (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, 2019.
Edition:[CA & US version].
Series:Tyndale Old Testament commentaries ; 1.
Subjects:
Bible. > Genesis > Commentaries.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Genesis as the foundational book of the Old Testament
  • Authorship, composition and date
  • Literary features of Genesis
  • Historical and archaeological issues
  • Theological themes in Genesis
  • Genesis as a witness to the promised Saviour
  • Sin and grace in Genesis
  • Conclusion
  • Analysis
  • Commentary
  • Additional notes
  • The seven days of creation
  • The knowledge of the name Yahweh in Genesis
  • The ages of the persons in the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11
  • Noah and the flood account
  • The literary structure of the primeval history (1:1-11:9)
  • Polygamy in the Old Testament
  • The chronology of the births of Jacob's children
  • Paired dreams in Joseph's life
  • Parallels between Joseph and Daniel.