Our destiny as revealed in the book of revelation is directly tied back to our origins. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117 hamilton, victor p. The book of genesis, the first book of the hebrew bible and the old testament, is an account of the creation of the world and the origins of the jewish people it is divisible into two parts, the primeval history chapters 111 and the ancestral history chapters 1250. Top commentaries on every book of the bible from nathan w. Written from an evangelical perspective, hamiltons commentary will be valuable to those seeking an indepth understanding of genesis.
Much of modern bible scholarship has become obsessed with source criticismthe attempt to try to figure out what literary sources went into the composition of a book of the bible. Fruchtenbaums exegesis allows gods word to make its own case for a literal interpretation of the bible. The books chief concern, however, is not with physical origins, but with the relationship god desires to have with. For each book in genesis he sees 10 waltke follows a pattern that i find refreshing to read in comparison to fuller commentaries. Commentary on the book of genesis by matthew henry old. Read genesis commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Genesis beginning, becoming is the book of beginnings. This text presents a survey, via a chart accompanied by primary source quotations and their corresponding citations, elucidating the views of 45 early jewish and christian commentaries spanning from 250 bc to the 5th century ad regarding the sons of god of genesis 6 and includes notes on giants and the nephilim. Wenham genesis 115 and genesis 1650 word biblical commentary, 1987, 1994. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old. Genesis, being the book of beginnings, has been called the seed plot of the bible. Lesson 1 of each of parts 15 can be downloaded as pdf. The series includes every book of the old and new testaments.
In genesis we see the beginning on a global scale with the key events of cosmic creation, the fall of man, the universal flood and the tower of babel. Until 2007, victor hamilton was professor of theology at asbury college in kentucky and has written a twopart commentary on the book of genesis. The book of genesis new international commentary on the. In structure, the book of genesis is a series of eleven family histories compiled and edited by moses. God separates the earth from the waters, and makes it fruitful. Read genesis commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Genesis commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. Click for discussion of the value of inductive study. You will learn how the world was created and how man came into being as you study both. And we do not know when that person wrote the book. There is an ancient tradition that moses was the author. Then gods elective purpose focuses on covenant and blessing related to abraham and his descendants. Exodus 1 commentary exodus 17 commentary exodus 17. The reader of genesis has little difficulty recognizing the unity which inheres in the remainder of the book, chapters 1250. Best genesis commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The ancient hebrews called the book by its opening words, in the beginning. See below for his study notes on genesis grand rapids. Fruchtenbaums grammatical, historicalgeographical approach to scriptures from a jewish perspective provides the reader an.
A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of beginnings. After being married to sissy for 64 years, she passed away. Adam, enoch, noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and joseph. Articles the last twenty years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number and quality of biblical commentaries being published. Commentaries on the first book of moses called genesis. Genesis 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Genesis commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It contains the seed for all the dealings of god with this world, the principles of the relationships of god with man, and in type anticipates all future revelations of god. The first book of the pentateuch is one of the most wellknown books of the bible. Modern commentaries on the book of genesis can be almost worthless. The book of the generations of adam that is, a list or catalogue of his posterity, not of all, but only of the holy seed, from whom, as concerning the flesh, christ came. And abram would join the list of men who pleased god. I give this book 2 12 stars not because it is a bad book, but because it does not serve a purpose for me.
As the first book of the bible, and as the book that provides the foundation for all the rest, i would greatly encourage you to study the book of genesis. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Throughout the vivid detail provided in genesis, dr. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth.
In this post, i will briefly describe five of the most generally helpful commentaries available on the first book of the bible. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. He starts out with a section called theme of book 1 or 2 and so on. Wenham makes the best case ive seen for rightly placing genesis alongside its contemporaries as primarily a theological and polemical book. Concerning the opening chapters of genesis, hamilton writes. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Matthews twovolume commentary on the foundational book of genesis uses the niv text to comment on the historical and theological background of the biblical book. Genesis describes the creation of the world, the fall of the first men into sin and its consequences, but not. This book is really geared towards the preacher or teacher looking to use the authors. The best commentaries for every book of the bible pro preacher. Learning the secret of living by faith the be series.
We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Exploring the first book of the bible as theological literature, waltke illuminates its meanings and methods for the pastor, scholar, teacher, student, and biblelover. James burton coffman died on friday, june 30, 2006, at the age of 101. This marvelous account of the confirmation of the heavenly promise to abram is one of great charm and beauty. And god said, let there be light, and there was light. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825216 by victor p.
Best commentaries and books on genesis logos bible software. Free bible commentary on genesis chapters 111 in easy english. Favorite genesis commentaries bible study with randy. The bible book of genesis with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Study the bible online using commentary on genesis and more. Genesis 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Genesis 1 niv the beginning in the beginning god bible.
The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. It contains in admirable seed form all the truths that are later developed throughout scripture. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Genesis, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. The new international commentary on the old testament, 1990. Learning the secret of living by faith the be series commentary be. This series was written with the thorough care of a research scholar, yet it is easy to read.
In structure, the book of genesis is a series of eleven family histories, or toldots, compiled and edited by moses. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The book of genesis always concentrates on the lives of people who please god. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Even though it is none too easy finding the precise literary classification with which to distinguish these chapters from chapters 111 legend is the more commonly applied label, in respect. You will find commentaries on genesis that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. When studying gods plan for mankind as events unfold from creation to the fall to redemption and then restoration one must start with the book of beginnings. I am confident that studying it with one or more of the commentaries above by your side would be a blessing and greatly enhance your knowledge and understanding of genesis.