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Introductions to Genesis

Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Dictionary of the Old Testament: PentateuchT. Desmond Alexander & David W. Baker, eds. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2010. ISBN: 9780830867370. pp.800. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Arnold: Encountering the Book of GenesisBill T. Arnold, Encountering the Book of Genesis (Encountering Biblical Studies). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2003. ISBN: 9781585585397. pp.234. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Essays on the Patriarchal NarrativesDavid W. Baker, "Diversity and Unity in the Literary Structure of Genesis,"Alan R. Millard & D.J. Wiseman, eds. Essays on the Patriarchal Narratives. Leicester: IVP, 1980. Hbk. ISBN: 0851117430. pp.189-205.
On-line Resource William Henry Bennett [1855-1920], Genesis The Century BibleWilliam Henry Bennett [1855-1920], Genesis. The Century Bible. Edinburgh: T.C. & E.C Jack, n.d. Hbk. pp.412. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Robert Wheler Bush [1820-1908], A Popular Introduction to the Pentateuch. London: The Religious Tract Society, n.d. Hbk. pp.187. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Russell Fuller, "Interpreting Genesis 1-11," Southern Baptist Journal of Theology 5.3 (Fall 2001): 18-27.
Book or monograph Garrett: Rethinking GenesisDuane Garrett, Rethinking Genesis. The Sources and Authorship of the First Book of the Pentateuch. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1991. Pbk. ISBN: 1857925769. pp.320.
Book or monograph William Henry Green [1825-1900], The Unity of the Book of Genesis. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1895, 1979. Pbk. ISBN: 0801037387. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource G. Van Groningen, "Interpretation of Genesis," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 13.4 (Fall 1970): 199-218.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Ian Hart, "Genesis 1:1-2:3 as a Prologue to the Book of Genesis," Tyndale Bulletin 46.2 (1995): 315-336. View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book J. Kselman, "The Book of Genesis: A Decade of Scholarly Research," Interpretation 45 (1991): 380-92.
On-line Resource T.C. Mitchell, "The Study of Genesis i-xi," Tyndale Bulletin 3 (1957): 3-4.View in PDF format pdf
Book or monograph Ross: Creation and BlessingAllen P. Ross, Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Exposition of Genesis. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996. Pbk. ISBN: 0801021073. pp.744.
On-line Resource Herbert Edward Ryle [1856-1925], The Early Narratives of Genesis. A Brief Introduction tot he Study of Genesis I-XIHerbert Edward Ryle [1856-1925], The Early Narratives of Genesis. A Brief Introduction to the Study of Genesis I-XI. London & New York: MacMillan & Co., 1892. Hbk. pp.138. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Charles Simeon, Horae Homileticae or Discourses Digested Into One Continued Series and Forming a Commentary, Upon Every Book of the Old and New Testament, Vol. 1: Genesis to Leviticus, 7th edn. London: Henry G., Bohn, 1845. pp.1-318.View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Gary V. Smith, "Structure And Purpose In Genesis 1-11," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 20.4 (1977): 307-319.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Genesis 1-11 (Bob Utley)
On-line Resource Genesis 12-50 (Bob Utley)
Book or monograph P.J. Wiseman, Ancient Records and the Structure of Genesis: A Case for Literary Unity. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1985. Pbk. ISBN: 0840775024.
On-line Resource J. Stafford Wright, How  Moses Compiled Genesis: A Suggestion. London: Church Book Room Press, n.d. pp.16.View in PDF format pdf [ © The Estate of John Stafford Wright. Reproduced by kind permission of Christopher Stafford Wright.]

Background

Book or monograph Jeffrey H. Tigray, The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1982. Hbk. ISBN: 0812278054.

Archaeology

On-line Resource Archaeology & the Patriarchs (Robert I. Bradshaw)View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Essays on the Patriarchal NarrativesJohn J. Bimson, "Archaeological Data and the Dating of the Patriarchs,"Alan R. Millard & D.J. Wiseman, eds. Essays on the Patriarchal Narratives. Leicester: IVP, 1980. Hbk. ISBN: 0851117430. pp.59-92.
Article in Journal or Book John J. Davis, "The Camel in Biblical Narratives," Walter C. Kaiser & Ronald F. Youngblood, eds., A Tribute to Gleason Archer. Chicago: Moody Press, 1986. Hbk. ISBN: 0802487807. pp.141-152.
Book or monograph Hartley: GenesisJohn E. Hartley, Genesis. New International Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson. Pbk. ISBN: 1565632117. pp.432.
Article in Journal or Book Tikva Frymer-Kensky, "The Atrahasis Epic and Its Significance for Our Understanding of Genesis 1-9," Biblical Archaeologist (Dec. 1977) 147-55.
Book or monograph I Studied Inscriptions From Before the FloodRichard S. Hess & David Toshio Tsumura, I Studied Inscriptions From Before the Flood: Ancient Near Eastern, Literary and Linguistics Approaches to Genesis 1-11. Winona Lake, Indiana: Eisenbrauns, 1994. ISBN: 0931464889.
On-line Resource Kenneth A. Kitchen, "A Recently Published Egyptian Papyrus and its Bearing on the Joseph Story," Tyndale Bulletin 2 (1956/7): 1-2.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book Eugene H. Merrill, "Ebla and Biblical Historical Inerrancy," Bibliotheca Sacra 140: 560 (1983): 302-318.
Book or monograph Charles F. Pfeiffer, The Patriarchal Age. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1964. (Out of Print).
Book or monograph Vos: Genesis & ArchaeologyHoward F. Vos, Genesis & Archaeology, revised & enlarged edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1963. ISBN: 0310339014. pp.125.

Commentaries

Book or monograph G. Ch. Aalders [1880-1961], Genesis, 2 Vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1981. Hbk. ISBN: 031043968X.
Book or monograph Atkinson: The Message of Genesis 1-11David Atkinson, The Message of Genesis 1-11: the Dawn of Creation. The Bible Speaks Today. Leicester: IVP, 1990. Pbk. ISBN: 0851106765. pp.192.
Book or monograph Baldwin: The Message of Genesis 12-50Joyce G. Baldwin, The Message of Genesis 12-50. The Bible Speaks Today. Leicester: IVP, 1986. Pbk. ISBN: 0851107591. pp.224.
On-line Resource William Henry Bennett [1855-1920], The General Epistles: James, Peter,John and Jude. The Century BibleWilliam Henry Bennett [1855-1920], Genesis. The Century Bible. Edinburgh: T.C. & E.C Jack, n.d. Hbk. pp.412. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Brueggemann: GenesisWalter Brueggemann, Genesis. Interpretation Commentary. Louisville, KY: Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2010. ISBN: 9781611642889. pp.384. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph U. Cassuto, From Adam to Noah: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis. Trans. I. Abrahams, 2 Vols. Magnes Press, 1964. Hbk. Reprinted: Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1996. Hbk. ISBN: 9652235024.
Book or monograph Coats: Genesis : With an Introduction to Narrative Vol. 1George W. Coats, Genesis with an Introduction to Narrative Literature. Forms of Old Testament Literature, Vol.1. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983. Pbk. ISBN: 0802819540. pp.322.
On-line Resource Franz Delitzsch [1813-1890], A New Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 1. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1888. Hbk. pp.412. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Franz Delitzsch [1813-1890], A New Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 2. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1889. Hbk. pp.408. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Marcus Dods [1834-1909], The Book of GenesisMarcus Dods [1834-1909], "The Book of Genesis," W. Robertson Nicoll, ed., The Expositor's Bible. London: Hodder & Stoughton, n.d. Hbk. pp.445. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Marcus Dods [1834-1909], The Book of Genesis With Introduction and Notes. Handbooks for Bible Classes and Private StudentsMarcus Dods [1834-1909], The Book of Genesis With Introduction and Notes. Handbooks for Bible Classes and Private Students. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1879. Hbk. pp.202. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Samuel Rolles Driver [1846-1914], The Book of Genesis. Westminster Commentaries, 11th edn., 1920Samuel Rolles Driver [1846-1914], The Book of Genesis. Westminster Commentaries, 11th edn., 1920. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1904. Hbk. pp.420. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Hamilton: The Book of Genesis 1-17Victor P. Hamilton, "The Book of Genesis, Chapters 1-17," The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990. ISBN: 9781467422659 . pp.522. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph Hamilton: The Book of Genesis 18-50Victor P. Hamilton, "The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18-50," The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. Hbk. ISBN: 0802823092 . pp.774.
Book or monograph C.F. Keil & Franz Delitzsch [1813-1890], "The Pentateuch," Commentary on the Old Testament in Ten Volumes, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. Hbk. ISBN: 0802880355. pp.413.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly John Goldingay, GenesisJohn Goldingay, Genesis. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Pentateuch. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2020. ISBN: 9781493423972. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph Hughes: Genesis: Beginning And BlessingR. Kent Hughes, Genesis: Beginning And Blessing. Preaching the Word. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2004. Hbk. ISBN: 1581346298. pp.702. "...certainly deserves its place on the shelf of every pastor." - John J. Dabbs, Antioch Baptist Church, Cedartown, GA.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Isaac Jerusalmi, The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37; 39-47)Isaac Jerusalmi, The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37; 39-47). A philological commentary. Cincinnati, OH: Hebrew Union College Press, 1978. ISBN: 9780878201273. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Thomas Boston Johnstone [1847-1902], Analysis of the Book of Genesis with Notes Critical, Historical, and Geographical also Maps and Examination QuestionsThomas Boston Johnstone [1847-1902], Analysis of the Book of Genesis with Notes Critical, Historical, and Geographical also Maps and Examination Questions. London: John Heywood, 1884. Hbk. pp. 218. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Kidner: GenesisDerek Kidner, Genesis. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Leicester: IVP, 1967. Pbk. ISBN: 0851118232. pp.224.
Book or monograph Robert E. Longacre, Joseph: A Story of Divine Providence : A Text Theoretical and Textlinguistic Analysis of Genesis 37 and 39-48. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2003. Hbk. ISBN: 157506085X. pp.342 .
On-line Resource Charles Henry Mackintosh [1820-1896], Notes on the Book of Genesis. New York: Loiseux Brothers, 1880. Hbk. pp.334. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Mathews: Genesis 1-11:26Kenneth Mathews, Genesis 1-11:26. New American Commentary. Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996. Hbk. ISBN: 0805401016. pp.528.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Kenneth A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27-50:26Kenneth A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27-50:26. The New American Commentary, Vol. 1b. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005. Hbk. ISBN: 0805401415. Hbk. pp.500. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly von Rad: GenesisGerhard von Rad, Genesis, revised. John H. Marks, translator. Louisville, KY: Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1973. Pbk. ISBN: 9781611645958. pp.448. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph Ross: Creation and BlessingAllen P. Ross, Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996. Pbk. ISBN: 0801021073. pp.744.
On-line Resource Herbert Edward Ryle [1856-1925], The Book of GenesisHerbert Edward Ryle [1856-1925], The Book of Genesis. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1921. Hbk. 483. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Sailhamer: GenesisJohn H. Sailhamer, Genesis. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990. ISBN: 9780310531722. pp.284. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph Sarna: GenesisNahum M. Sarna, Genesis. JPS Torch Commentary. Jewish Publication Society, 1989. Hbk. ISBN: 0827603266. pp.446.
Book or monograph John J. Scullion, Genesis: A Commentary for Students, Teachers and Preachers. Old Testament Studies, Vol 6. Liturgical Press, 1992. Pbk. SBN: 0814656595. pp.366.
On-line Resource John Skinner [1851-1925], A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Genesis. The International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1912. Hbk. pp.551. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource R. Payne Smith [1818-1895], "Genesis," Charles John Ellicott [1819-1905], editor, A New Testament commentary for English Readers various writers. London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 1882. Hbk. pp.3-184. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource George James Spurrell [1859-1897], Notes on the Text of the Book of Genesis with an Appendix, 2nd edn., rievsed and correctedGeorge James Spurrell [1859-1897], Notes on the Text of the Book of Genesis with an Appendix, 2nd edn., revised and corrected. Oxford: Clarendon, 1896. Hbk. pp.416. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Andrew E. Steinmann, GenesisAndrew E. Steinmann, Genesis. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. London: IVP, 2019. ISBN: 9781789740912. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Genesis 1-11 (Bob Utley)View in PDF format pdf
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Waltke & Fredricks: Genesis: A CommentaryBruce K. Waltke & Cathi J. Fredricks, Genesis: A Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016. ISBN: 9780310531029. pp.656. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Walton: GenesisJohn H. Walton, Genesis. The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. ISBN: 9780310866206. pp.759. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Wenham: Genesis 1-15Gordon J. Wenham, Genesis 1-15. Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2017. ISBN: 9780310585855. pp.353. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Wenham: Genesis 16-50Gordon J. Wenham, Genesis 16-50. Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. Hbk. ISBN: 0849902010. pp.517. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph Westermann: Genesis 1~11Claus Westermann, Genesis 1~11, A Continental Commentary, John J. Scullion, translator. London: SPCK, 1984. Hbk. ISBN: 0281040338. pp.636.
Book or monograph Westermann: Genesis 12~36Claus Westermann, Genesis 12~36, A Continental Commentary, John J. Scullion, translator. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1985. Hbk. ISBN: 0800695011. pp.604.
Book or monograph Westermann: Genesis 37~50Claus Westermann, Genesis 37~50, A Continental Commentary, John J. Scullion, translator. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1986. Hbk. ISBN: 0806621974. pp.604.
On-line Resource Arthur Richard Whitham [1863-1930], The Book of Genesis. The Old Testament for SchoolsArthur Richard Whitham [1863-1930], The Book of Genesis. The Old Testament for Schools. London: Rivingtons, 1928. Hbk. pp.240. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Ronald Youngblood, The Book of GenesisRonald Youngblood, The Book of Genesis. An Introductory Commentary. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1999. ISBN: 9781725205864.

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