
The Message of Genesis 1-11
The Dawn Of Creation
David Atkinson(Author)
Inter-Varsity Press
Published on 16. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78974-333-3 (ISBN)
Description
Where do we come from? What is our purpose? The early chapters of Genesis proclaim the origin of the world, and of human life on earth.
In The Message of Genesis 1-11, David Atkinson explores how the first eleven chapters serve as an overture to the rest of the Bible. They evoke wonder as God is portrayed in his creative power and beauty. They reveal his loving mercy and salvation even in his terrible judgment of those who turn from him and despoil the harmony of creation.
With vivid, provocative insight, Atkinson illuminates how the meaning of Genesis is still resonant today - providing the insight that allows us to understand both the greatness and the tragic flaw inherent in human beings. Although it was written thousands of years ago, the message of Genesis is one of timely urgency for the modern world: we are responsible participants in God's creation who must, like Noah, confront the possibility of global catastrophe.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Genesis 1-11 offers an insightful, readable exposition of the Biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Genesis and who want to delve deeper into the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NRSV Bible text.
Readable and reliable, The Message of Genesis 1-11 will help for anyone looking for a commentary on the Genesis that makes clear its meaning both in its original context and for twenty-first century readers.
In The Message of Genesis 1-11, David Atkinson explores how the first eleven chapters serve as an overture to the rest of the Bible. They evoke wonder as God is portrayed in his creative power and beauty. They reveal his loving mercy and salvation even in his terrible judgment of those who turn from him and despoil the harmony of creation.
With vivid, provocative insight, Atkinson illuminates how the meaning of Genesis is still resonant today - providing the insight that allows us to understand both the greatness and the tragic flaw inherent in human beings. Although it was written thousands of years ago, the message of Genesis is one of timely urgency for the modern world: we are responsible participants in God's creation who must, like Noah, confront the possibility of global catastrophe.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Genesis 1-11 offers an insightful, readable exposition of the Biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Genesis and who want to delve deeper into the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NRSV Bible text.
Readable and reliable, The Message of Genesis 1-11 will help for anyone looking for a commentary on the Genesis that makes clear its meaning both in its original context and for twenty-first century readers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
252 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78974-333-3 (9781789743333)
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Person
Bishop David Atkinson undertook research in organic chemistry before being ordained. He served as Fellow and Chaplain of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He was a Canon of Southwark Cathedral and Archdeacon of Lewisham before becoming Bishop of Thetford in 2001. He retired in 2009.
Content
Contents
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Select bibliography xiii
1. Majesty and mystery (1:1 - 2:3) 1
2. Expelled from Eden (2:4 - 3:24) 39
A. Life in the Garden (2:4-25) 41
B. 'Adam, where are you?' (3:1-24) 67
3. Envy and gratitude (4:1-26) 87
4. The eye of the storm (5:1 - 8:22) 106
5. Rainbows in a fallen world (9:1-29) 137
6. God is our hope and strength (10:1 - 11:32) 155
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Select bibliography xiii
1. Majesty and mystery (1:1 - 2:3) 1
2. Expelled from Eden (2:4 - 3:24) 39
A. Life in the Garden (2:4-25) 41
B. 'Adam, where are you?' (3:1-24) 67
3. Envy and gratitude (4:1-26) 87
4. The eye of the storm (5:1 - 8:22) 106
5. Rainbows in a fallen world (9:1-29) 137
6. God is our hope and strength (10:1 - 11:32) 155