Hunting for a modern commentary on Genesis that is easy to read. I am not interested in a lot of Hebrew. Maybe a devotional commentary. I plan on reading a commentary on each book of the bible. Pretty big plan but I figure I have at least 30 years left on this earth and that is only a little over 2 a year. Thanks, Tim
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How "modern" are you interested in? Did it need to be published in the 20/21st century? Would 19th century do?
The Tyndale series (20th cent) is fairly reliable and non-technical. It is also paperback, usually isn't excessively long in each treatment. I mention it for those qualities and because (if I recall) the Genesis volume was written by Derek Kidner, and it is alright.
If I could recommend one, to be gotten used (check the internet)--Robert S. Candlish on Genesis. This is a 19th century work by a Scottish Presbyterian. I first came across it in seminary, and it took me a long time to get my own copy of it (but I wasn't looking either). It was republished in the 20th century by at least 2 different publishers. I think it is superb.
There are other options. Here are a couple more: H. C. Leopold, Lutheran, 2 vols, slightly technical but not overly (20th cent, used market). Robert Harbach, Studies in the Book of Genesis, 1986, nontechnical.
There are plenty of others. I tried to be selective in what I suggested.
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The Tyndale series (20th cent) is fairly reliable and non-technical. It is also paperback, usually isn't excessively long in each treatment. I mention it for those qualities and because (if I recall) the Genesis volume was written by Derek Kidner, and it is alright.
If I could recommend one, to be gotten used (check the internet)--Robert S. Candlish on Genesis. This is a 19th century work by a Scottish Presbyterian. I first came across it in seminary, and it took me a long time to get my own copy of it (but I wasn't looking either). It was republished in the 20th century by at least 2 different publishers. I think it is superb.
There are other options. Here are a couple more: H. C. Leopold, Lutheran, 2 vols, slightly technical but not overly (20th cent, used market). Robert Harbach, Studies in the Book of Genesis, 1986, nontechnical.
There are plenty of others. I tried to be selective in what I suggested.
[Edited on 9-20-2006 by Contra_Mundum]
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John Currid's 2 vol Gensis is easy read and reformed flavor. I give it two thumbs up. Also - Ditto on Rev Buchanan's suggestions.
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Candlish is great, but for simply reading through a commentary devotionally, I would also, if not first, suggest Derek Kidner's work in the TOTC series. I understand that he espouses a Day-age view of creation, but otherwise, I've profited from his commentaries.
Kidner, Derek. Genesis, An Introduction and Commentary. Ed. D. J. Wiseman. TOTC. [ Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1967]. Reprint ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001.
Conservative. [Anglican]
Candlish is great, but for simply reading through a commentary devotionally, I would also, if not first, suggest Derek Kidner's work in the TOTC series. I understand that he espouses a Day-age view of creation, but otherwise, I've profited from his commentaries.
Kidner, Derek. Genesis, An Introduction and Commentary. Ed. D. J. Wiseman. TOTC. [ Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1967]. Reprint ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001.Conservative. [Anglican]
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