Genesis For Everyone, Part 1 chapters 1-16

by Goldingay, John

• ISBN13: 9780281061242
• ISBN10: 0281061246
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: SPCK

Summary

This gripping opening line draws attention to the irresistble creative nature of God---the One who is able to bring something out of nothing. There is no more fitting way to introduce us to the first and most obvious indication of God's goodness and greatness.

The book of Geneis goes on the tell stories (both exciting and commonplace), offer profound mysteries, and engage us in the biggest issues of all: who we are, where we come from, and where we're going.

Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfoling story. He explores the character and nature of the God we meet so powerfully in that opening line, the Good we can encounter daily on the journey through this revelatory book. And, as Professor Goldingay guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.

Genesis for Everyond, Part 1 incudes the full text of the passages discussed and a helpful glossary. Genesis for Everyone, Part 2 (chapters 17-50) is also available from SPCK.

Author Biography

John Goldingay is the David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament in the School of Theology at the Fuller Theological Seminary in the USA. Prior to joining Fuller, he was principal and a professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at St John's Theological College, Nottingham. His published titles include Old Testament Theology (two volumes published, with more to come) and commentaries on Daniel, Isaiah, and Psalms. As well as being a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, he serves on the editorial board for the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies.