David J. Atkinson
Author of The Message of Genesis 1-11: The Dawn of Creation
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David J. Atkinson is honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Southwark and was formerly Suffragan Bishop of Thetford in the Diocese of Norwich. He is also the author of the volumes on Ruth, Job, and Proverbs in The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.
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The Message of Genesis 1--11 (Bible Speaks Today) by David J. Atkinson
Genesis shows us how and why we are. It uncovers the origins of evil. It illuminates the meaning of freedom. It expresses the harmony of creation. And it offers hope for the renewal of our natural world and for the healing of our broken relationships. "Genesis 1-11 is really an overture to the rest of the Bible." So writes David Atkinson in his introduction to this thoughtful and spiritual guide to the opening chapters of Genesis. Writing as a scientist and as a pastor, Atkinson avoides technicalities and speculation and provides a skillful guide to the text's theological significance. While many commentaries on these chapters become tangled in problems of dating, authorship and historicity, this tour of the opening chapters of Genesis focuses on the issues that really matter. Atkinson's work will be a delight to all--seasoned expositors and novice readers alike.… (more)
Probably the most useful single reference book on ethics and so worth buying; generally good introductory articles on all subjects though now 20 yrs old so a bit dated; some excellent long articles in Part One; from an evangelical perspective
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