Genesis by Walter Brueggemann

Genesis

Interpretation: a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching

Walter Brueggemann

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation · Print & ebook · January 25, 2010

In his clear and readable, style Walter Brueggemann presents Genesis as a single book set within the context of the whole of biblical revelation.

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Who it’s for
A clear reading of Genesis within the wider frame of biblical revelation.
Genres
Pentateuch Commentary, Old Testament Interpretation, Old Testament Studies
Published
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, January 25, 2010

About this book

In his clear and readable, style Walter Brueggemann presents Genesis as a single book set within the context of the whole of biblical revelation. He sees his task as bringing the text close to the faith and ministry of the church. He interprets Genesis as a proclamation of God's decisive dealing with creation rather than as history of myth. Brueggemann's impressive perspective illuminates the study of the first book of the Bible.

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Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Genesis in Context

A clear reading of Genesis within the wider frame of biblical revelation.

Come here for

  • Genesis read as proclamation, not simply history or myth
  • A readable link between biblical interpretation and church ministry

Expect

  • Attention to Genesis as part of the whole biblical revelation
  • A perspective shaped for teaching and preaching

Where it sits

Pentateuch Commentary90%
Old Testament Studies41%
Old Testament Interpretation31%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Old Testament Commentary
  • Old Testament Studies
Authors
Walter Brueggemann
Publisher
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Published
January 25, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Old Testament Commentary