Genesis sets the scene for the whole of the Bible, and indeed the entire
human drama. It is a book both of beginnings and of a new beginning -
the dawn of the gospel.
In The Message of Genesis 12-50, Joyce G. Baldwin shows how the vivid
narratives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph still speak to us today,
highlighting God's ways of dealing with ordinary men and women.
Unpacking how, in fulfilling his great plan for the whole of humanity,
God works individually with imperfect people, Baldwin explores the
meaning Genesis 12-50 holds for modern Christians - and how the often
painful experiences it relates help us to know the character of the God
we worship better.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of
commentaries, The Message of Genesis 12-50 offers an insightful,
readable exposition of the Biblical text and thought-provoking
discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by
Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today
commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Genesis and who
want to delve deeper into the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to
include modern references and use the NRSV Bible text.
The stories of Genesis offer glimpses of the gospel, and the message of
Genesis speaks with practical meaning to the followers of Jesus in the
twenty-first century. The Message of Genesis 12-50 will help for anyone
looking for a commentary on the Genesis that makes clear that meaning
both in its original context and for Christians today.
