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The abridged version of Westermann's classic three-volume work on Genesis. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more accessible form. Included are a fresh translation of Genesis, the philological reasoning behind the translation, an examination of the historical background of the original text, a survey of all that has been written about Genesis (together with full references) and a consideration of the problems and questions the text of Genesis raises for today.
The abridged version of Westermann's classic three-volume work on Genesis. This work presents a magisterial commentary in a condensed and more accessible form. Included are a fresh translation of Genesis, the philological reasoning behind the translation, an examination of the historical backgrou...
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Claus Westermann (1909-2000) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Claus Westermann (1909-2000) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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