The introductions from Westermann's three-volume commentary on
Genesis in one volume.
"The erudition, creativity and literary sensitivity...recommend Westermann's Genesis is a lasting work for years to come."
— Susan Niditch Hebrew Studies
"These...introductions are, to risk an exaggeration, worth the price of the volumes (in the Continential Commentary series)."
— James Luther Mays Interpretation
Translator's Preface
Part One: Introduction to the Story of the Primeval Events: Genesis 1-11
The Story of Primeval Events in the Pentateuch and Its Prehistory
The Numerative Sections in Genesis 1-11: The Genealogies as the Framework of the Story of Primeval Events
The Narrative Sections of Genesis 1-11
The Theological Significance of the Primeval Story
Literature
The Formation and Theological Meaning of the Primeval Story
Part Two: Introduction to the Patriarchal Story: Genesis 12-50
The Significance of the Patriarchal Story
The Origin and Growth of the Patriarchal Story
The World of the Patriarchal Story and Its Setting:
The Question of the Time of the Patriarchs
Literature: Genesis 12-50
The Religion of the Patriarchs
Structure and Growth of Genesis
Conclusion to Genesis
Part Three: Introduction to the Joseph Story: Genesis 37-50
Literature on the History of the Exegesis of Genesis
Other Literature on Genesis
Supplement to Literature on Genesis 1-50
Abbreviations
Index of Biblical References
Index of Names and Subjects
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