The Stories of Genesis

by Hermann Gunkel

The first ever translation of the third edition of Gunkel's introduction to his commentary on the book of Genesis. This work laid out the principles of form criticism and transformed biblical studies forever. Now, for the first time, English readers have access to Gunkel's later thought and to the numerous additions and changes which he made to the first edition. This volume, translated by John J. Scullion, S.J. and edited by W. R. Scott, includes an introduction which discusses terminology, biographical data on Gunkel, an analysis of his contributions to scholarship, and a thorough index.

178 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

German Old Testament scholar, founded form criticism. He also became a leading representative of the history of religions school. His major works cover Genesis and the Psalms, and his major interests centered on the oral tradition behind written sources and in folklore.