| Genesis Contributor(s): McKeown, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802827055 ISBN-13: 9780802827050 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $41.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: This book is part of an exciting new commentary series published by Eerdmans. In essence, Genesis is two books in one. The first part is an exegetical commentary based on the Hebrew text. The second section is a reflection on the theology of the book and an account of its contribution to theology today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - Pentateuch - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Pentateuch - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 222.110 |
| LCCN: 2007044628 |
| Series: Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.32" W x 9.16" (1.29 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this commentary James McKeown treats Genesis as a book of beginnings and a foundational sourcebook for biblical theology. He begins with exegesis of the Hebrew text, highlighting the recurrence of key words, phrases, and themes throughout the book. He also draws attention to passages particularly pertinent to earlier readers either facing or returning from exile, offering a historical context outside a solely Christian perspective. The second half of the book unpacks the numerous theological horizons of Genesis -- main unifying themes (descendants, blessing, land); key theological teachings of Genesis (creation, fall, character and image of God, life of faith); and the contribution of Genesis to theology today, including its impact on science, ecology, and feminist theology. McKeown's Genesis provides a solid examination of a scriptural book that reflects the struggles and hopes of its readers -- ancient and modern -- and offers encouragement for their walk with God. |
Contributor Bio(s): McKeown, James: - James McKeown teaches Old Testament and Hebrew atUnion Theological College, Belfast, Northern Ireland. |