Genesis: A Practical Commentary (Text and Interpretation)

By Claus Westermann

Book Overview

The abridged version of Westermann's classic three-volume work on Genesis. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more poluar 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. Claus Westermann is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802801064
• ISBN13: 9780802801067
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"