The new international commentary on the old testament, the book of genesis, victor p. Wenhams commentary on genesis 115, which appeared in 1987. Concerning the opening chapters of genesis, hamilton writes. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirtynine. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author. The narrative is made up of two stories, roughly equivalent to the first two chapters of the book of genesis. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old testament. The book of genesis, chapters 1850 by victor p hamilton. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. In the first, elohim the hebrew generic word for god creates the heavens and the earth in six days, then rests on, blesses and sanctifies the seventh i. The new international commentary on the old testament.
The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117 hamilton, victor p. Technicalpastoral the book of genesis, chapters 117. The first part of victor hamilton s twovolume study of genesis in the nicot series, this commentary contributes a solid, thorough explication of the wealth and depth of material embedded in scriptures foundational book. I would say that hamilton and wenham balance each other pretty well as a pair. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. Hamiltons twovolume study of genesis for the nicot series, this prodigious and scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theol.
I find the division between the volumes to be oddly placed and really, could be a single volume. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirtynine books his inspired and. The second of victor hamiltons twovolume study of genesis for the nicot series, this prodigious, scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theological commentary on genesis 1850. New international commentary on the old testament categories. The book of genesis, chapters 1850 wordsearch bible. The book of genesis, chapters 1850 volumes 12 of new international commentary on the old testament the book of genesis, victor p. Hamilton, 9780802823090, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirtynine books his inspired and authoritative message for us. The fact that these two come together in this twovolume set is a miracleor at least a fine coincidence. Hamilton is a favorite of mine because he is both scholarly and easy to read, both evenhanded in handling controversial subjects and conservative. Hamilton s twovolume study of genesis for the nicot series, this prodigious and scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theological commentary on genesis 1850. I did enjoy this first volume chapters 117 and it was not bogged down with heavy linguistic and technical jargon which made it easier to follow. Book of genesis chapters 117, hardcover by hamilton, victor p.
Hamiltons twovolume study of genesis for the nicot series, this prodigious and scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theological commentary on genesis 1850. If you are looking for an evangelical commentary on chapters 1850 of genesis, then genesis 1850, by victor p. The book of genesis, the first book of the hebrew bible and the old testament, is an account of the creation of the world and the origins of the jewish people it is divisible into two parts, the primeval history chapters 111 and the ancestral history chapters 1250. Victor p hamilton an evangelical explication of the wealth and depth of material imbedded in scriptures first book. The book of genesis, chapters 117 the book of genesis, chapters 1850 hamilton, victor p. Whereas many recent commentaries have divided genesis into multiple layers of tradition, the author. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 1850. Once i got to the main portion of the text where hamilton goes through genesis passage by passage, i really enjoyed reading it. Hamiltons new international commentary on genesis seeks to provide clarity on these first seventeen chapterschapters that have been theologically essential and debated for many years. New international commentary on the old testament nicot. He was professor of old testament and theology at asbury university from 1971 until 2007. He is the author of major commentaries on genesis and exodus as well as handbook on the historical books.
The second of victor hamilton s twovolume study of genesis for the nicot series, this prodigious, scholarly work provides linguistic, literary, and theological commentary on genesis 1850. The book of genesis, chapters 117 book of genesis by victor p. As gifted writers, they present the results of the best recent research in an interesting manner. Hamiltons twovolume study of genesis in the nicot series, this commentary contributes a solid, thorough explication of the wealth and depth of material embedded in scriptures foundational book. New international commentary on the old testament general editors. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825216 by victor p. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first part of victor hamiltons twovolume study of genesis in the nicot series, this commentary contributes a solid, thorough explication of the wealth and depth of material embedded in scriptures foundational book hamiltons substantive introduction which serves both this volume and the one covering chapters 1850 discusses the structure of genesis and its composition, its. Of great importance is the authors excellent attempt at giving significant meaning to contemporary preaching in the church. Hamilton is aware of wenhams 1978 palistrophic analysis of the flood story but does not address this when commenting on structural issues of chapters 69 nor his suggestions regarding 8. The genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both judaism and christianity. The genesis record, a scientific and devotional commentary on the book of beginnings, henry m.
The book of genesis chapters 1 17 hamilton, victor p. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 1850 hamilton, victor p. The commentary proper is based on the authors own translation of the hebrew text. Hamiltons twovolume study of genesis in the nicot series, this commentary contributes a solid, thorough explication of the wealth.
The primeval history sets out the authors concepts of the nature of the deity and of humankinds relationship with. The commentary proceeds pericopebypericope some of which are quite large e. Books by victor hamilton, and the bible book of genesis. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Hamilton makes a major contribution to the study of genesis with this volume on the first 17 chapters. In the old testament we read god s word as it was spoken to his people israel. In the old testament we read gods word as it was spoken to his people israel. Beginning with abrahams reception of the three visitors and. The book of genesis new international commentary on the.
Chapters 117 the new international commentary on the old testament by hamilton, victor p. About this title may belong to another edition of this title. The book is well structured and contains a useful index of abbreviations at the beginning of the book, and indexes of subjects, authors, scriptural references and of transliterated hebrew worlds at the end of the book. Hamilton published by eerdmans publishers is the commentary you are looking for. The book of genesis, chapters 117 the new international. Each commentary opens with an introduction to the biblical book, looking especially at questions concerning its background, authorship, date, purpose, structure, and theology. Read the book of genesis, chapters 117 by victor p. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy 9780801097737 by hamilton, victor p. Hamilton, the book of genesis, chapters 18 50 nicot, eerdmans, 1995 in hebrew studies 38 the book of genesis. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117 9780802825216 by hamilton, victor p. The book of genesis, chapters 117 has long been anticipated by those who patiently await each new installment of r. But i do think this is arguably the best choice on genesis.
This book is very accessible to educated laypersons, pastors, seminary students and others. Hamilton born 26 september 1941 phd, brandeis university is a canadian american theologian. The book of genesis, chapters 117 genesis 117 ser vol. His retains the role of professor emeritus of old testament at asbury university. The book of genesis, chapters 1850 the new international. Chapters 117, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. His extensive introduction discusses issues such as structure, composition, theology, and canonicity related to genesis. Hamilton is particularly better on linguistic issues such as grammar and close analysis of particular words, but i think he may sometimes overdo it chasing lexical rabbit trails.
Victor hamilton, a prolific writer, leading scholar, and accomplished commentator presents us with exodus. A select bibliography also points readers to resources for their own study. Harrisons new international commentary on the old testament. It is a mine of information, to be accessed through several indexes.
Until 2007, victor hamilton was professor of theology at asbury college in kentucky and has written a twopart commentary on the book of genesis. He takes the time throughout his commentary to look at the new testament use of genesis. The commentary derives from hamiltons own translation and thoroughly expounds the meaning of these foundational chapters. Beginning with abrahams reception of the three visitors and his intercession before yahweh on behalf of sodom and gomorrah gen. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Drawing on decades of classroom experience, hamilton offers here a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. As is evident from the bibliographical notes that occasionally take up the better part of a page, hamilton has digested much of the international scholarship on genesis, and all serious students of the bibles first book will use the present commentary with much profit. Hamilton volume 1 of genesis 117 series volume 1 of the new international commentary on the old testament. These twin convictions, shared by all of the contributors to the new international commentary on the old testament, define the goal of this ambitious series of commentaries. The book of genesis new international commentary on. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by hamilton, victor p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hamilton 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Like the other volumes in this series, victor hamiltons commentary represents the best of current evangelical scholarship, with its strong belief in the authority.
The new international commentary on the old testament, 1990. Handbook on the pentateuch genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy second edition victor p. The book of genesis chapters 117 and the book of genesis chapters 1850 series. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international. The book of genesis, chapters 117 wordsearch bible. The questions hamilton discussed, however, like the authorship and theology of genesis, were interesting, so i made it through. The book of genesis, chapters 117 ebook by victor p.
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