The 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
God's creature--from the expulsion of the first parents to Cain's
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 of detailed focus on
these primordial stories, finding themselves and their era deeply
connected to the tragedies and promises, the genealogies and
marvels of God's 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
Sch?tz 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.
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