Genesis (Westermann)

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The abridged version of Westermann's classic three-volume work on Genesis. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more accessible form. 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 (together with full references) and a consideration of the problems and questions the text of Genesis raises for today.

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"'This... "practical commentary" on Genesis offers in masterly fashion the fruits of intensive original research... in a focused and compact form, for the benefit of anyone seriously involved in the study of the first book of the Bible.' -- Simon J.de Vries"

Author Bio

Claus Westermann (1909-2000) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.