Genesis 1-11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts

by Anwarul Azad, Ida Glaser

Overview

Genesis is the book of beginnings; and creation begins with light. Most religious people live with shuttered windows, receiving light only from their own people and their own tradition. Genesis 1-11 calls us to recognize all peoples as created by God and under the rainbow covenant of his light. This commentary opens windows on seeds of truth from Genesis 1-11 which are planted in the various environments "in front of the text" - including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur'an, and Bangladeshi culture. It examines those seeds in their original seedbed, discerning how their truths will unfurl from the fragrant Genesis 1-11 bud of theology through the blessings given to Eve, Noah, and Abraham.

Windows on the Text is a ground-breaking Bible commentary series written by followers of Jesus in Muslim contexts. It develops biblical insight in deliberate conversation with the Qur'an, the Hadith, and local Islamic cultures. Confident that the Bible in its entirety speaks directly into Muslim contexts, it opens new windows into the holy word of God to equip and empower believers to live out their faith in loving service and clear communication within their communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839735851
Publisher:	Langham Global Library
Publication date:	07/14/2022
Series:	Windows on the Text
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	1,004,212
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

ANWARUL AZAD was, until his death from COVID-19 in 2020, the Academic Dean of the Institute for Classical Languages Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was, in his own words, a "rebel poet" in Bangladesh's fight for freedom in 1971, who emerged from war and famine with a commitment to making the world a better place for future generations. He found peace and justice in Jesus the Messiah, and went on to become a Bible scholar, teacher, and translator. He had an MA in History from National University, Bangladesh.

IDA GLASER (PhD, University of Durham) leads the "Reading the Bible in the Context of Islam" project at the Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies, Oxford, UK, and is Director of the Center for Muslim & Christian Studies, Houston, USA. She has been involved in teaching and advising for ICL Dhaka since 2005. Her publications include The Bible and Other Faiths (Langham Publishing, 2005) and Thinking Biblically about Islam (Langham Publishing, 2016).

Editorial Reviews

This commentary is as exquisitely splendorous as a rainbow. What a radiantly different, biblically faithful, and Christ-honouring approach to understanding and applying Genesis 1-11!

HAVILAH DHARAMRAJ, PHD

South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, India

When I started to read the commentary, I gained more than knowledge. My heart was filled with joy because this book highlights the truth of the Bible from an Eastern perspective that I can relate to. The authors have woven together biblical and cultural threads into a beautiful, unique tapestry.

NILUFAR ABDUSATAROVA

Bible Society of Uzbekistan

This commentary on Genesis represents the fruit of deep conversation between the Abrahamic faiths. Accessible to the reader without avoiding challenging issues, it provides a fresh encounter with this foundational biblical text. An engaging read for all.

MARK J. BODA, PHD

McMaster Divinity College, Canada

Strongly rooted in biblical exegesis, with larger theological connections enhancing, not distracting, from the focus on the biblical commentary aspect. The focus is constructive, positive and practically encouraging for the Christian life.

ELISABETH KENNEDY, PHD

The American University in Cairo, Egypt

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