Genesis: An Expositional Commentary, Vol. 1

Genesis 1-11 (The Expositional Commentary Series)

By: James Montgomery Boice

Narrated by: John Lescault

What can we gain from studying the book of Genesis? According to James Montgomery Boice, starting at the beginning of everything causes us to think about God and to understand ourselves as fallen yet redeemable. This knowledge not only deepens our understanding of the Christian faith, but also enhances our ability to impart the gospel’s truth to a world desperately in need of it.

This first volume on the book of Genesis, exploring chapters 1-11, shows how the story of redemption—essentially all of Scripture—has no significance apart from the story of creation and fall. These first 11 chapters of Genesis establish the relationship of God to the cosmos and to all peoples of the earth. Topics covered in volume one include:

• In the Beginning (1:1)
• Is the Fall a Fact? (3:1-6)
• Only Evil All the Time (6:5-8)
• The God Who Remembers (8:1-19)
• The Test of Human Government (9:1-7)
• The Tower of Babel (11:1-9)

©1982, 1998 James Montgomery Boice (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

Fantastic commentary

This is a great commentary on Genesis. He deals with a lot of issues that are confusing and gives you a broad perspective of the book.

Scripture engagingly interpreted.

Many plausible views are presented to bible themes; ultimately arriving at an interpretation that results in an understanding that God is in control. The author then applies the scriptures to our daily struggles and triumphs.
Highly recommended!

Indepth coverage of the text

The author took their time and covered the book well and indepth. They had a broad understanding of the many subjects and and approaches people have brought to the text.

Great content

The language is a bit dated, both in style and even delivery, but the theology is excellent and spot on.