Tremper Longman III 
How to Read Genesis [EPUB ebook] 

A New Updated Edition of a Beloved Favorite!
Within the realm of sacred texts, Genesis stands as a pillar—a foundational book that shapes the Torah, the Old Testament, and ultimately the entire Christian Bible. Through its rich tapestry of stories and images Genesis often leave readers pondering the deeper meanings hidden within its verses. In the latest installment of the bestselling How to Read Series, Tremper Longman III offers an enlightening path to grasping what Genesis is meant to communicate to both its original readers and contemporary audiences.
How to Read Genesis, 2nd Edition gives readers an invaluable guide that:

– Examines the various lenses through which Genesis can be viewed, enriching comprehension and appreciation of its narratives.
– Delves into the cultural backgrounds that influenced Genesis, providing a fuller picture of its significance and teachings.
– Uncovers the layers of history and authorship that contributed to the creation of Genesis.
– Explains the background of the literary forms and structural elements that make Genesis unique.
– Offers an understanding of how Genesis fits into the broader context of the Bible, connecting its themes and messages to the entire Christian narrative.Building upon historical, cultural, and literary context, How to Read Genesis, 2nd Edition will not only enhance your knowledge, but will also foster a deeper connection with the text and its timeless wisdom.

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgments to the First Edition
Acknowledgments to the Second Edition
Preface
Part I: Reading Genesis with a Strategy
1. Understanding the Book of ’Beginnings’
Part II: Reading Genesis as Literature
2. Who Wrote Genesis?
3. The Shape of the Book of Genesis
Part III: Reading Genesis in Its Own World
4. Myth or History? Genesis and the Enuma Elish
5. Noah and Utnapishtim: Whose Flood Story Should We Trust?
6. Abraham and Nuzi: Patriarchal Customs in Their Cultural Context
Part IV: Reading Genesis as God’s Story
7. The Primeval History: Genesis 1–11
8. The Patriarchal Narratives: Genesis 12–36
9. The Joseph Story: Genesis 37–50
Part V: Reading Genesis as Christians
10. The Christological Difference
Appendix 1: Commentaries on the Book of Genesis
Appendix 2
Notes
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index

Om författaren

Tremper Longman III (Ph D, Yale University) is Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is also visiting professor of Old Testament at Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and adjunct of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. He lectures regularly at Regent College in Vancouver and the Canadian Theological Seminary in Calgary.Longman is the author or coauthor of over twenty books, including How to Read Genesis, How to Read the Psalms, How to Read Proverbs, Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation, Old Testament Essentials and coeditor of A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible. He and Dan Allender have coauthored Bold Love, Cry of the Soul, Intimate Allies, The Intimate Mystery and the Intimate Marriage Bible studies.