{"product_id":"genesis-111-old-testament-volume-1-volume-1-reformation-commentary-on-scripture-9780830829514","title":"Genesis 1-11: Old Testament Volume 1 (Volume 1) (Reformation Commentary on Scripture)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first chapters of Genesis are the bedrock of the Jewish and Christian traditions. In these inaugural pages of the canon  the creation of the world  the fall of the human creature  the promise of redemption and the beginning of salvation history are found. Interwoven in the text are memorable stories of the ancient biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.Throughout the history of commentary  interpreters have lavished attention on the rich passages recounting the six days of creation  the tragic fall of Gods creature--from the expulsion of the first parents to Cains fratricide and the catastrophe of the Flood--as well as the allegorical sign of hope in the ark of Noah. Commentators in the Reformation continued this venerable tradition ofdetailed focus on these primordial stories  finding themselves and their era deeply connected to the tragedies and promises  the genealogies and marvels of Gods providential election and governance. Above all  Reformation-era interpreters found anchor for their teaching  preaching and hope in the promise of Christ running through these first chapters  from creation to the calling of Abraham.While following the precedent of patristic and medieval commentators on Scripture  as well as Rabbinic midrash  the Reformers provide insightful and startling fresh readings of familiar passages  inviting readers to see the ancient text with new eyes. This volume collects the comments of not only the monumental thinkers like Luther  Calvin and Melancthon  but also many important figures of the time who are lesser-known today. Here we find rich fare from Johannes Brenz  Wolfgang Capito  Hans Denck  Wolfgang Musculus  Johannes Oecolampadius and Peter Martyr Vermigli.Readers will encounter comments from a wide array of perspectives  from the magisterial Reformers to radical Protestants like Balthasar Hubmaier  Menno Simons  Pilgram Marpeck and Dirk Philips  as well as some Catholic thinkers  such as Desiderius Erasmus and Cardinal Cajetan. Important contributions from female voices  like Katharina Schtz Zell and Anna Maria van Schurman are included also. The wealth of Reformation interpretation is brought together here for study and reflection  much appearing in English for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256785854517,"sku":"ByrdShop_0830829512","price":38.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780830829514.jpg?v=1779898322","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/genesis-111-old-testament-volume-1-volume-1-reformation-commentary-on-scripture-9780830829514","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}