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Scholarly interest in the book of Genesis is polarized either on source criticism or literary criticism. Such polarization has led to the neglect of the theological investigation of the book, particularly the Patriarchal History (Gen 12-50). A review of the relevant literature indicates that although some scholars notice some important theological ideas in the patriarchal narratives, such ideas hardly receive any in-depth investigation. To this end, this study identifies and investigates several dominant theological ideas found in the Patriarchal History, including the character...

This book investigates Gen 1:1-2:3 using an eclectic approach: grammatical textlinguistics and literary analysis. The need for such approach has arisen not only in view of the emergence of text-oriented approaches resulting from the recent methodological switch from historical diachronism to literary synchronism, but also the realization that the integration of textlinguistics and literary analysis promises fresh avenues for analyzing and understanding biblical texts, including such difficult passages as the first pericope of the Hebrew Bible. The textlinguistic aspect of this...

The book of Joshua occupies a central place in biblical history. In this book, the covenant promise of Yahweh to give the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants is fulfilled. Old Testament scholars have subjected the book of Joshua to critical study, especially with regards to archaeology and the historiography of the Israelite conquest and settlement. The primary interest of the author of this commentary is the message of the book of Joshua.