He was formerly professor of old testament at the university of gloucestershire. A summary of the state of the study of the biblical books of genesis, exodus, leviticus and. Wenham, author of exploring the old testament vol 1. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Pentateuch vol 1 by gordon wenham, 9780281054299, available at book depository with free delivery.
The author of this volume, gordon wenham is senior professor of old testament emeritus at the university of gloucestershire and is currently lecturing at trinity college, bristol. Wenham is lecturer in old testament at trinity college in bristol. He has also written the most generally helpful commentary on the book of numbers. Wenham is lecturer in old testament at trinity college, bristol, and professor emeritus of old testament at the university of gloucestershire. Gordon wenham is senior professor of old testament at cheltenham and gloucester college of higher education in cheltenham, england. What is the theme of the first five books of the bible. He is the author or editor of ten books, including major commentaries on leviticus new international commentary on the old testament, genesis 111, genesis 1250 2 volumes, word biblical commentary, the book of numbers tyndale old testament commentary. This critically informed, textually sensitive introduction to the pentateuch introduces students to the basic features of the pentateuch the social. The pentateuch vol 1 9780281054299 by wenham, gordon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Read exploring the old testament a guide to the pentateuch by gordon j.
This book provides a general introduction to each of the books in the relevant section of the canon, in this case, the pentateuch the first five books of the. Aug 22, 2003 students will discover the major themes and theology of the pentateuch, the purpose and structure of the texts, the major scholarly questions concerning the texts and how it can be seen as relevant today. Gordon wenham is among the best contemporary writers of commentaries. A guide to the pentateuch exploring the bible series book 1 kindle edition by gordon j. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. Wenham phd, university of london is tutor in old testament at trinity college, bristol, england, and professor emeritus of old testament at the university of gloucestershire. Do not spend the extra money for the 2016 edition if there is a 2003 edition available. Pdf exploring the old testament download full pdf book. It offers activities and challenges at introductory and intermediate levels, key background information needed to work at the required level, and ideas for further theological thought and reading. He is a recognized expert on the pentateuch and has written commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers in addition to. Gordon wenham, who is well known by regular themelios readers.
In this volume from the exploring the bible series, renowned pentateuch expert and author gordon j. Students will discover the major themes and theology of the pentateuch, the purpose and structure of the texts, the major scholarly questions concerning the texts and how it can be seen as relevant today. Gordon wenham, the perplexing pentateuch, vox evangelica 17 1987. Wenham is a british old testament scholar and writer. A guide to the pentateuch offers a clear overview of the five books of moses, as well as an introduction to the historical and textual questions that modern scholarship has posed and the answers it has proposed this critically informed, textually sensitive introduction to the pentateuch introduces students to. He leads the reader to appreciate both its narratives and its laws, their significance for ancient israel and their treatment by modern scholars. Wenham 1943 is recognized as an expert on the pentateuch. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I consider his commentaries on genesis and leviticus the best available commentaries on those books. He is a recognized expert on the pentateuch and has written commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers in addition to numerous studies in the old testament.
The ancient world had rules governing the treatment of dangerous bulls and what should be done when they gored. The notes on individual verses are great, but interpretation will still go awry if we dont understand the book s genre and author and audience and timeframe and purpose. A guide to the pentateuch offers a clear overview of the five books of moses, as well as. Reading old testament narrative ethically and exploring the old testament. The pentateuch introduces students to the first five books of the old testament. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This is not a lightweight popular text, but nor is it the kind of heavy academic tome that is the average introduction to the bibleoldnew testament. Oct 22, 2016 the new edition published this year 2016, is exactly like the one that gordon wenham published in 2003, with the exception of the front cover. Gordon wenham, who is well known by regular themelios readers, is now professor of old testament at cheltenham and gloucester college p. Up to date, reliable, balanced and clearly organized, gord. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including story as torah and commentaries on genesis, leviticus, and numbers.
This method of selectively underlining and modifying recognized moral and legal principles can be observed at many other points in the biblical law. Wenham offers students a critically informed, textually sensitive introduction to the pentateuch that explores and explains. The pentateuch vol 1 9780281054299 by wenham, gordon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. May 24, 2018 written by gordon wenham and published by ivp academic. A guide to the pentateuch exploring the bible by gordon j wenham isbn. Wenham read theology at cambridge university, graduating in. The format of the tyndale series means that this commentary is written at an introductory level. Genesis 115, volume 1 word biblical commentary wenham. Tremper longman has called him one of the finest evangelical commentators today.
The biggest difference with the exploring the old testament series is that it focuses on larger blocks of scripture the pentateuch, the historical books, etc. Oct 05, 2008 gordon wenham offers a masterly overview of the pentateuch, then presents and unpacks its problems clearly and fairly. Ivps exploring the bible series is similar to other biblical survey series. Taking a telescopic view of the bible, exploring the old testament book by book and exploring the new testament book by book enable readers to see the big picture behind this book of books, to see how the various parts of scripture relate to one another. Exploring the old testament the pentateuch pentateuch by wenham, gordon professor of old testament, university of gloucestershire author on aug222003, paperback. The pentateuch by wenham, gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This critically informed, textually sensitive introduction to the pentateuch introduces students to. A guide to the pentateuch offers a clear overview of the five books of moses. Wenham is lecturer in old testament at trinity college, bristol. Aug 01, 2003 the biggest difference with the exploring the old testament series is that it focuses on larger blocks of scripture the pentateuch, the historical books, etc. For a book with only 199 pages of text, wenham covers a lot of territory and packs in a lot of information.
He is the author or editor of numerous books, including story as torah. Any familiar with his know the universal recognition hes earned as an expert of the pentateuch. Gordon wenham studied theology at cambridge, london kings college, jerusalem ecole biblique, and harvard university. The new edition published this year 2016, is exactly like the one that gordon wenham published in 2003, with the exception of the front cover. This work offers an exploratory approach that enables students to engage with the text for themselves, and not simply to be passive learners. A guide to the pentateuch offers a clear overview of the five books of moses, as well as an introduction t. To my mind, one of the most valuable features of the esv study bible and other study bibles are the introductions. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon wenham books online. A guide to the pentateuch offers a clear overview of the five books of moses, as well as an introduction to the historical and textual questions that modern scholarship has posed and the answers it has proposed. Gordon wenham offers a masterly overview of the pentateuch, then presents and unpacks its problems clearly and fairly. He also spent time at harvard university and in jerusalem at the ecole biblique and the hebrew university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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