In addition to over 30 books, he has written numerous articles for journals, periodicals, reference works. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. Wenham, genesis 115, word biblical commentary 1 nashville, tn. The reason that it takes 6 chapters to discuss 5 books is because wenham spends 2 chapters on genesis dividing his discussion between genesis 111 and then 1250. Most of that epistle is taken up with showing how christ fulfilled the hopes and aspirations of the old testament, especially in regard to the sacrificial system of ancient israel. The perplexing pentateuch the laing lecture for 1986 gordon wenham p. A number of scholars have seen the blessedness or righteousness of ham as at least part of the reason that he was not cursed, minimally dating back to justin martyr, dial. Christian bible readers tend to regard the genesis stories as more than fairy tales, but when asked why, they quickly. A biblical theology of blessing in genesis the gospel coalition.
Wenham seeks to read the books of the bible through the lens of rhetorical criticism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gateway to the bible dls didsbury lecture series ebook. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Genesis 115 word biblical commentary series by gordon j. Genesis 115, volume 1 word biblical commentary wbc logos. Gordon wenham, and with this trend his commentary identifies. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including story as torah and commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers. Wenham has 30 books on goodreads with 3925 ratings. Gordon wenham, the perplexing pentateuch, vox evangelica 17 1987. Genesis ot esources collection gordon college faculty.
Review and evaluate modern critical perspectives on genesis, and consider the legacy of nineteenthcentury higher critical understanding of genesis as an evolutionary document, and its relationship to other ancient near eastern creation stories. Buy genesis 115 word biblical commentary by wenham, gordon j. Gordon wenham, who is well known by regular themelios readers, is now professor of old testament at cheltenham and gloucester college p. Examine the compositional sources, textual witnesses, chronology, and theological significance of genesis with pentateuch expert gordon j. He is a recognized expert on the pentateuch and has written commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers in addition to numerous studies in the old testament. Recent scholarship has shown a marked preference for a simpler analysis of genesis, says dr. Counterpoints series by gordon j wenham in ebook format at koorong 9780310514954. He is currently a lecturer at trinity college bristol, england. Arnold, encountering the book of genesis encountering biblical studies. Reading old testament narrative ethically, edinburgh. These first five books of scripture present a picture of world origins quite different from modern science. Click to read more about word biblical commentary, volume 1. Wenham devoted fourteen years of his considerable scholarship and exegetical skills to write this exceptional work.
Gordon wenham has produced a firstclass exegetical commentary of genesis. For more tha an century the account o f the flood in genesis viix has been regarde asd on e of th prime e example of composits e nar rative in th pentateuche. Volume 1 of the word biblical commentary series, covering the chapters 115 of the book of genesis. Pastors and scholars alike will herald the appearance of this second volume of gordon wenham s analysis of genesis as a landmark event in the critical study of the pentateuch. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguist. John william wenham 19 february 1996 was an anglican biblical scholar, who devoted his professional life to academic and pastoral work. Genesis 115, volume 1 word biblical commentary wbc. Gordon wenham is senior professor of old testament at the university of gloucestershire, england, and he served on the translation oversight committee for the english standard version bible. One of those voices is gordon wenham, who argues the authors of genesis wrote in typically ancient ways that did not intend to produce history. Wenham read theology at cambridge university, graduating in 1965 with.
He is the author or editor of ten books, including major commentaries on leviticus new international commentary on the old testament, genesis 111, genesis 1250 2 volumes, word biblical commentary, the book of numbers tyndale old testament commentary. This fuller sense is to be found when an earlier text is given a new meaning by a later biblical author, such as isaiah 7. Word biblical commentary genesis 115 footnote format. Wenham phd, university of london is tutor in old testament at trinity college, bristol, england, and professor emeritus of old testament at the university of gloucestershire. Evangelical commentaries on the days of creation in genesis. Two of his four sons gordon wenham and david wenham are also noted theologians. Like the encountering biblical studies ebs, each chapter of exploring the old testament includes maps, charts and tables. Genesis 111 contains some of the bestknown stories in the world. Apollos old testament commentary series intervarsity press. He was formerly professor of old testament at the university of gloucestershire.
However, when read in the context of the ancient orient, genesis 111 looks very different. Gordon wenham has produced a commentary destined to take a respected place in all critical studies of genesis, challenging liberal and conservative readers alike to pay closer attention to what the bible tells us. Gordon wenham, word biblical commentary, volume ii. Genesis 115, volume 1 word biblical commentary wenham, gordon john, hubbard, david allen, barker, glenn w. Along with his translations wenham delivers an exceptionally intriguing view of narrative ethics which seems to underline this particular commentary. We welcome you to be a part of the growing group of people who are seeing science as the study of gods creation while upholding the authority of the bible. He is the authors profound illustration of the meaning of faith. Gordon wenham has written a well balanced commentary on the opening chapters of genesis in this word biblical commentary vol. Wenham is lecturer in old testament at trinity college, bristol.
Enoch, a man who walked with god 295 it seems then that the intent of the author of genesis using enochs life was to anticipate the account of abraham, the man of faith, the paragon of righteousness, the one who displayed faithful obedience to the will of god. While a messianic interpretation may be justified in the. Wenham has a remarkable gift for clarity of expression in discussing even the most difficult problems. Genesis 115, volume 1 word biblical commentary wenham. Mcfarland introduction this paper will explore the significance of the account of the tower of babel recorded in genesis 11. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Tremper longman has called him one of the finest evangelical commentators today. Gordon wenham, family in the pentateuch, in family in the bible, ed. This second volume in wenham s genesis study is destined to be widely acclaimed like the first volume.