Genesis: An Introduction

by Claus Westermann (Editor)

Overview

The introductions from Westermann's three-volume commentary on Genesis in one volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800625825
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	08/01/1992
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	653,177
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Claus Westermann is Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg.

Table of Contents

Translator's Preface

Part One: Introduction to the Story of the Primeval Events: Genesis 1-11

The Story of Primeval Events in the Pentateuch and Its Prehistory

The Numerative Sections in Genesis 1-11: The Genealogies as the Framework of the Story of Primeval Events

The Narrative Sections of Genesis 1-11

The Theological Significance of the Primeval StoryLiterature

The Formation and Theological Meaning of the Primeval Story

Part Two: Introduction to the Patriarchal Story: Genesis 12-50

The Significance of the Patriarchal Story

The Origin and Growth of the Patriarchal Story

The World of the Patriarchal Story and Its Setting:

The Question of the Time of the Patriarchs

Literature: Genesis 12-50

The Religion of the Patriarchs

Structure and Growth of Genesis

Conclusion to Genesis

Part Three: Introduction to the Joseph Story: Genesis 37-50

Literature on the History of the Exegesis of Genesis

Other Literature on Genesis

Supplement to Literature on Genesis 1-50

Abbreviations

Index of Biblical References

Index of Names and Subjects