Genesis

by Derek Kidner

Overview

There are few parts of Scripture over which so many battles—theological, scientific, historical, and literary—have been fought as the book of Genesis. In this classic work, Derek Kidner not only provides a verse-by-verse exegetical commentary but also lucidly handles the tough issues that Genesis raises. Focusing on the study of Genesis on its own terms, as "a living whole," he highlights the theological themes of the nature of God, humankind, and salvation.In this volume, formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series, Kidner's clear prose and theological insight will expand readers' understanding of God's character and of humanity's nature and destiny.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830829361
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	08/20/2019
Series:	Kidner Classic Commentaries
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

The works of Derek Kidner (MA, Christ's College, Cambridge) are full of the marks of both professor and pastor with his even­handed scholarship as well as his devotional insight. These qualities have made his commentaries in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series and The Bible Speaks Today series some of the most beloved and popular of recent decades.Kidner had a long career in both the church and the academy in England. He studied at Cambridge University and then served in the ministry for several years before becoming a senior tutor at Oak Hill Theological College. Kidner began his writing career while serving as warden of Tyndale House in Cambridge from 1964 to 1978, publishing his ninth and final book, The Message of Jeremiah, in 1987.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Preface
Author's Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Introduction
The Pattern and Place of Genesis
The Date and Authorship of the Book
Human Beginnings
The Theology of Genesis
Analysis
Commentary
Additional Notes
The Days of Creation
Sin and Suffering
The Cainites
The Long-Lived Antediluvians
The Flood
The Sin of Sodom
To Chapter 37
To Chapter 39
To Chapter 42

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"There simply is no series of medium-length commentaries that approaches the excellence of the Tyndale commentaries."

Donald A. Hagner

"Within its constraints, this series includes some outstanding volumes."

D. A. Carson

"Tyndale commentaries are always useful, not least because they focus so clearly on the text of Scripture, and do not fall into the trap of paying too much attention to other commentaries and not enough to the scriptural text they are intended to expound and explain. So they retain their usefulness for preachers, Bible study leaders and for all readers of the Bible."

Peter Adam

"The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world."

Craig Blomberg