The stories of genesis gunkel, hermann, scott, william r. The legends of genesis is the english translation of the introduction to gunkels massive commentary, genesis. This translation makes it available in english for the first time. Brueggemanns impressive perspective illuminates the study of the first book of the bible. In this work, gunkel focused on the history hermajn the tradition behind genesis chapter one and revelation chapter amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life. Genesis by hermann gunkel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Gunkel s familiarity with the religious and folk literatures of the world especially of the ancient near east, provides the context into which he sought to situate israelite religion and literature. His major works cover genesis and the psalms, and his major interests centered on the oral tradition behind written sources and in folklore. Gunkels commentary on genesis is a classic in the field of old testament studies. A formcritical introduction hermann gunkel on free shipping on qualifying offers. Legends of genesis, the by gunkel, hermann librivox. Gunkel s commentary on genesis is a classic in the field of old testament studies.
The legends of genesis is the english translation of the introduction to gunkel s commentary, genesis. In 1901, he produced the first of three editions of commentary on genesis, genesis translated and explained. Educated at the university of gottingen, gunkel taught there and at halle, berlin, and giessen. This last work introduced gunkel s commentary on genesis.
Excerpt from coming to grips with genesis answers in genesis. In 1907, gunkel finally obtained a full professorship. Hermann gunkel, born may 23, 1862, springe, hannover ger. He interprets genesis as a proclamation of gods decisive dealing with creation rather than as history of myth. He also became a leading representative of the history of religions school. The legends of genesis is the english translation of the introduction to gunkels commentary, genesis.
Linsley hermann gunkel 18621932 produced three excellent commentaries on genesis. Creation and chaos 1895, commentary on genesis 1901, and the legends of genesis 1901. Authorized translation of the introduction to the authors commentary on genesis. Hermann gunkel, creation and chaos in the primeval era and the eschaton. Although he employed sourc gunkel s commentary on genesis is a classic in the field of old testament studies. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church.
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