Genesis (2nd ed.)
Genesis (2nd ed.)

Genesis (2nd ed.)

in Readings: A New Biblical Commentary

by Laurence A. Turner

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Pages 246 pages
Publisher Sheffield Phoenix Press
Published 2009
ISBN-13 9781906055653
Working from the conviction that Genesis can be read as a coherent whole, this commentary foregrounds the sophistication of Hebrew narrative art, in particular its depiction of plot and character, and the interpretative possibilities raised by its intertextuality. Apparently simple and independent episodes emerge as complex and interconnected, constantly challenging readers to readjust their assessments of characters and expectations of plot development. Approaching the text predominantly from the perspective of a ‘first-time reader’, this commentary underscores the narrative’s surprises, ironies and innovations.

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G Ware G Ware June 9, 2016
A decent lay-level commentary. Some parts are handled better than others. The later chapters feel a bit rushed, and there are some shortcomings in ch. 2-3.