Old Testament Commentary
Genesis 1-15 / Genesis 16-50 (Word Biblical Commentary)
by Gordon J. Wenham
Synopsis
Wenham's WBC volumes on Genesis stand as landmark works in evangelical scholarship. Volume 1 covers primeval history through the Abrahamic covenant's establishment; Volume 2 traces the patriarchal narratives from Hagar and Ishmael through Joseph. Wenham excels at integrating philological precision with theological insight, showing how Genesis's literary artistry serves its redemptive-historical message. His treatment of ANE backgrounds (Nuzi tablets, Hammurabi parallels) illuminates legal and cultural contexts without reducing Scripture to mere ancient artifact.
Who Should Read This?
Pastors, seminary students, and serious Bible students seeking exegetical depth on Genesis. Those studying the Abrahamic covenant, patriarchal narratives, or preparing to teach Genesis will find Wenham indispensable.