Genesis by B. T. Arnold

A medium-level commentary for those who appreciate the hallmarks of the New Cambridge series: accessibility to a wide range of users, inclusion of the entire NRSV text, serious but economical discussion of the biblical text, a combination of older critical approaches with the more recent rhetorical methodologies of the last four decades, and “Suggested Reading” lists. Arnold is a competent Hebrew scholar with a strong interest in the biblical text as well as in Ancient Near Eastern history and culture. The latter sometimes exerts more influence on the interpretive discussion than it might (especially in the “Closer Look” sections), but Arnold is careful not to leave the text in the excavated soil of the ancient world (especially in his “Bridging the Horizons” sections, which enable readers to see the enduring relevance of Genesis in the 21st century). Pastors, teachers, and Bible students will appreciate Arnold’s thoughtful and insightful work.

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