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Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis Paperback – February 1, 1997

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Creation and Blessing is an exceptionally helpful guide for pastors and teachers. Its literary, exegetical, and theological analyses will enrich any exposition of Genesis.

The author's purpose is to "help the reader appreciate the major literary and theological motifs that form the theological ideas in the narratives, and to demonstrate how these theological ideas can be developed into clear and accurate expository ideas." To accomplish this goal, he divides Genesis into more than sixty units, discussing each unit's theological ideas, describing its structure, and synthesizing its message, as well as providing an exegetical outline, an expository outline, and a bibliography.
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Creation and Blessing is an exceptionally helpful guide for pastors and teachers. Its literary, exegetical, and theological analyses will enrich any exposition of Genesis.

The author's purpose is to "help the reader appreciate the major literary and theological motifs that form the theological ideas in the narratives, and to demonstrate how these theological ideas can be developed into clear and accurate expository ideas." To accomplish this goal, he divides Genesis into more than sixty units, discussing each unit's theological ideas, describing its structure, and synthesizing its message, as well as providing an exegetical outline, an expository outline, and a bibliography.

"The quality of
Creation and Blessing seems to require superlatives. . . . It models the kind of writing that those who teach must give to those who preach to facilitate accurate and rich exposition. Indeed, reading the book is an excellent course in studying and expounding narrative literature."
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Van Campbell, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"Ross has written an excellent study guide to Genesis. His prodigious book, which he refrains from calling a commentary, contains fine scholarship and an excellent survey of previous work on this first book of the Bible. His writing is so interesting that the book became for me more than a source; it became bedside reading material. . . . Ross aims this detailed and lengthy study of Genesis at pastors, teachers, and seminary students who seek to develop an understanding of Genesis and narrative literature in general. He succeeds admirably. . . . For those preaching and writing on Genesis, and for those who love the book as great theology and literature, Ross's work is essential."
--
R. G. Branch, Old Testament Essays

About the Author

Allen P. Ross (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament at Beeson Divinity School and has taught Hebrew grammar to seminary students for over thirty years. He served as translator and editor of the New King James Version and commented on Genesis and Psalms in the Bible Knowledge Commentary. His publications include Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of the Book of Genesis, Introducing Biblical Hebrew, and Holiness to the Lord.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Academic (February 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 744 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0801021073
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0801021077
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.68 x 9 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
    If you are looking for a practical, theologically solid commentary on the book of Genesis, this is it. Dr Ross does an excellent job of simplifying the message of the text and breaking each chapter into practical theological truths. While readers may skip right to the commentary on Genesis 1:1, the author does an exceptional job of explaining the various textual criticisms of Genesis and explain how and why Genesis is best understood as "a special kind of history...[that] records past events for the purpose of educating people spiritually." The final product provides a "theological shaping of the reports and traditions for the instruction of Israel..." From this perspective the author provides historical and theological commentary on each chapter in a practical and easily understandable manner. This is one of the more understandable and practical commentaries on Genesis that I have ever read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
    I've found this to be a helpful commentary. Great for a pastor preparing to preach sermons.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016
    Best commentary I have ever read. Recommended to me by a member of the Holman Bible translation team who was also a seminary professor. I've been using it to put together lessons for a youth group and they're on the edge of their seats. The perspective it gives on the Israelite point of view and the implications for then and now are astonishing, and I look forward to studying the material much more than ever before. Everyone should have and love this book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2010
    Ross does a first rate job in this unique commentary intended especially for pastors and teachers. The book is divided into four main sections with individual pericopes identified in each. Ross gives insightful commentary and workable expository ideas helpful for preparing sermons/lessons from the book. He also keeps you focused with one main expository idea for each passage, with each main point fleshing out that main idea. I can't stress enough what a great help this book is. I wish Ross had these commentaries for the whole OT.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
    I am still wading through this book. Many good concepts and guides for studying Genesis.
    You will want to take your time with this book, it requires some thought.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
    In a day and age of rampant ignorance about our Creator, this book clearly gives a wonderful on-site into His creation.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
    I received my book without any damages. I've have read two chapters in this book and it's providing some great insight on the expostion of the book of Genesis. Well written and informative!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2014
    This has been a real blessing for me as I prepare the weekly Bible study for the book of Genesis. I really have learned a lot and Ross has definitely expanded my understanding of Genesis and aided in my teaching.
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  • Mimisthename
    5.0 out of 5 stars great resource
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2023
    I bought this book as a text for a seminary course. It is readable, and is set up so that you can draw a lot of material for teaching from it. So many fresh insights I had never heard before. I love this book.
  • P. Foster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid & enjoyable
    Reviewed in Australia on June 9, 2020
    I've really enjoyed the insights in the commentary without being needlessly weighed down by issues which aren't an issue for me.
  • Mathew Kurian
    5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this to serious Bible knowledge seekers and Pastors
    Reviewed in India on May 21, 2015
    Grace of God, I am thoroughly enjoying by understanding the depth of Genesis in Bible. Dr.Ross, also connects it with the NT, hence it gives a deep understanding of How Progressive Revelation of God to His creature Human Beings. It is Lucid with theological thoughts. I highly recommend this to serious Bible knowledge seekers and Pastors.
  • Mel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just a good book
    Reviewed in Australia on April 22, 2015
    If you're looking for in depth yet understandable, this is it! I've used this book for both my theology assignment and exegetical assignment and compared to other commentaries, I find myself enjoying the read. It is clear, concise and logically informative - a must have for the study of Genesis.