Genesis

by Gerhard von Rad, John H. Marks (translator)

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the book of Genesis.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Genres: Biblical Studies, Theology, Reference, Old Testament, Religion, Biblical

434 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973

About the author

Gerhard von Rad was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg in Germany until his death in 1971. He is the author of several books, including Wisdom in Israel and Holy War in Ancient Israel.

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an important commentary to engage when studying Genesis. It follows on Gunkel's important commentary. Both should be added to any scholar's library.

[Leviticus Ferris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Commentaries are on going reading projcts

[Timothy Decker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Other than a few gold nuggets, mostly VR is taken up w source criticism.

[Steve Gambino · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fine work in the tradition of historical biblical criticism.