In the Beginning

by Everett Fox

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A new English translation of the book of Genesis reproduces the literary forms, linguistic features, and rhythm of the original Hebrew, with extensive commentary and notes.

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This translation of the first book of the bible is based on the Buber-Rosenzweig version in German. Fox is more concerned with capturing the voice of the original than making a smooth, flowing English version. So, for example, when the Creation story repeats "God" many times, Fox also repeats it. (

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Genesis and Exodus: A New English Rendition by Everett Fox

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