Encountering the Book of Genesis (Encountering Biblical Studies) [Hardcover]

Bill T. Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1998 | Series: Encountering Biblical Studies

Arnold moves through Genesis section by section, exploring its main themes. Although his primary goal is to explain the book's central message, Arnold also sorts through the difficult interpretive issues and does not shy away from controversial matters, such as the nature of creation, the extent of the flood, and the history of Adam and Eve. Arnold discusses the central themes of Genesis: human sinfulness, God's grace, and covenant. Includes maps, charts, and photos. November '98 publication date.

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About the Author

Bill T. Arnold is professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the coauthor of Encountering the Old Testament and coeditor of Readings from the Ancient Near East. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801021774
• ISBN-13: 978-0801021770
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill T. Arnold (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion) is the Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary. Among his publications are Genesis: The New Cambridge Bible Commentary (Cambridge, 2009), Who Were the Babylonians? (Atlanta, 2004), A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax (with John H. Choi; Cambridge, 2003), 1 and 2 Samuel: NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, Mich., 2003), and Encountering the Old Testament (with Bryan E. Beyer; Grand Rapids, Mich.: 1999 [second edition, 2008]). He has also edited The Face of Old Testament Studies (with David W. Baker; Grand Rapids, 1999 [paperback, 2005), and the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books (with H. G. M. Williamson; Downers Grove, Ill.: 2005).

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning resource, encounters the major issues, May 16, 2010

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This review is from: Encountering the Book of Genesis (Encountering Biblical Studies) (Paperback)

This book was required reading for me in Bible College.

I found this book to be very helpful. As a beginner in studying Scripture, this book helped me to think about theological questions addressed in Genesis. The book deals with many questions from the first chapters including the doctrine of creation, the question of theistic evolution, the concept of sin etc. Each chapter is detailed in helping students encounter the text and think about it.

This book also deals with the basics of Textual Criticism and the Liberal theology concerning the JEDP theory etc.

Overall this was a great book for undergraduate study or someone who wishes to encounter Genesis in their own private study. It is not simply a commentary but a textbook style learning resource.