Okoye, James Chukwuma
Genesis 12-50
- ISBN 13:
- 9781532673979
- author:
- Okoye, James Chukwuma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cascade Books
- language:
- French
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Criticism, Interpretation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Genesis 12-50: A Narrative-Theological Commentary offers a fresh perspective on the biblical story through narrative criticism. By exploring the theological aspects of the text, this commentary provides insight into how the Hebrew Bible's inner message can be completed in Christ.
The author adopts a "two-stage" hermeneutics, allowing for both a Christian and Jewish approach to interpretation. This commentary also compares and contrasts patristic and early rabbinic exegesis, highlighting the diverse beliefs of Christians and Jews who struggled over the same texts.
Written in an accessible style, this commentary is geared towards the average educated reader seeking to understand the biblical narrative from a theological perspective.