- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press; New edition edition (23 Sep 1971)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0851118232
- ISBN-13: 978-0851118239
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.4 x 2 cm
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- #12 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible > Commentaries > The Law
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Book Description
This series of commentaries takes each Bible book section by
section, drawing out its main themes. It comments on individual verses and
problems of interpretation.
section, drawing out its main themes. It comments on individual verses and
problems of interpretation.
Additional notes give a fuller discussion of particular difficulties,
showing the true meaning of the text and its message.
General Editors: D J Wiseman (Old Testament) and Leon Morris (New
Testament). A series of thorough commentaries ideal for study and
devotion.
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Tyndale Old Testament commentaries:
A series of thorough commentaries ideal for study and devotion.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good information, but often not as helpful as more recent commentaries
26 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback
First, be aware that though Amazon currently lists this book as 2008, it is really from 1967 (check the "Look Inside" for the copyright page). I read this commentary cover to cover, but it was many, many years ago, so I apologize that the accuracy of my review is partially conditioned by my memory (though I have it right next to me as I write for quick glances and reminders).
Kidner was a fine scholar who was equally at home with the Bible, the Ancient Near East, and Classical Hebrew. Thus, for the casual reader, he can get you up to speed on much valuable information that will enhance your understanding of the text. Why then, only three stars?
The reason for the mediocre rating is that Kidner's commentary on Genesis is not as helpful as many other commentaries available today on Genesis (e.g., Walton or Waltke). Also, Kidner's commentary on Genesis is weaker than many of the other commentaries in the Tyndale series. Finally, and most importantly, I remember distinctly as I read through Kidner's commentary that as I left each section, I had many questions about the text that Kidner either did not attempt to answer, or glossed over too briefly. This is not always the case. Often after a section, he'll have an excursus that covers certain relevant topics in more detail. However, by contrast, I have been using Walton's commentary on Genesis and find that he seems to know the kinds of questions readers bring to the text and he addresses them quite well.
If only a modern revision could be made of Kidner's work. It could be a real benefit to the Church. Don't get me wrong. Kidner's commentary will give you much help in understanding Genesis. I just think it misses a lot and there are other works out there that are better.
Kidner was a fine scholar who was equally at home with the Bible, the Ancient Near East, and Classical Hebrew. Thus, for the casual reader, he can get you up to speed on much valuable information that will enhance your understanding of the text. Why then, only three stars?
The reason for the mediocre rating is that Kidner's commentary on Genesis is not as helpful as many other commentaries available today on Genesis (e.g., Walton or Waltke). Also, Kidner's commentary on Genesis is weaker than many of the other commentaries in the Tyndale series. Finally, and most importantly, I remember distinctly as I read through Kidner's commentary that as I left each section, I had many questions about the text that Kidner either did not attempt to answer, or glossed over too briefly. This is not always the case. Often after a section, he'll have an excursus that covers certain relevant topics in more detail. However, by contrast, I have been using Walton's commentary on Genesis and find that he seems to know the kinds of questions readers bring to the text and he addresses them quite well.
If only a modern revision could be made of Kidner's work. It could be a real benefit to the Church. Don't get me wrong. Kidner's commentary will give you much help in understanding Genesis. I just think it misses a lot and there are other works out there that are better.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A great study guild
31 May 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was a great study guild, I do feel he left out some more important information on the creation and the fall of man, however; he backs up everything with the word of God and additional scriptures to help the average reader follow along and to expand their research.
Excellent Commentary
12 April 2012
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I found this to be a good source to supplement my preparations to teach Sunday school. However, I also tried The NIV Application Commentary (John Walton) and I like it better. Both are great sources for more understanding of the scripture in Genesis.
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