Included is information about archaeological finds in the holy land and maps of the ancient world. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books the 27 new testament books turn here for exactly the kind of informative. He is currently serving as chair of the department of biblical and systematic theology at trinity evangelical divinity school in deerfield, illinois. View john sailhamers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. It seemed to me to be one of the best popularlevel commentaries. The expositors bible commentary, all from zondervan. Thm dallas theological seminary, old testament scholar with emphasis on the book of genesis and the pentateuch summary in this book on genesis 1 and 2, sailhamer focuses on interpretation of the text itself. Most striking is his emphasis on the unity and innertextuality of the pentateuch. It is a term he himself coined in his book genesis unbound. John herbert sailhamer 1946 january 9, 2017 was an american professor of old testament. A summary of the interpretation of genesis 1 and 2 by john sailhamer as presented in genesis unbound.
He passed away january 9, 2017, after a long battle with parkinsons and lewy body dementia. John sailhamer, the meaning of the pentateuch ivp, 2009. If you are looking for bible study tools that are compact, easy to understand and do not require a bible degree to use, then zondervans essential bible commentary for you. Aug 21, 2019 the most effective critique of historical creationism comes from our lord, himself. But unlike other commentaries, it begins with the larger contextthe bible as a wholethen shows you how all its books fit into the grand picture. It contains concise definitions of persons, places, objects and events, and invaluable summaries of the books of the bible.
Sailhamer examined the literary structures in the pentateuch he found the following pattern of narrativepoemepilogue, which shapes both the. John sailhamer in his provocative book genesis unbound, many christians have felt torn between an allegiance to the bible and a recognition of the findings of modern sciencea tear that is neither necessary nor helpful john sailhamer, genesis unbound sisters, or. Pdf the pentateuch as narrative download full pdf book. In 2009 ivp academic published john sailhamer s the meaning of the pentateuch. Many popular christian leaders in recent years have endorsed john sailhamers interpretation of the creation account, known as historical creationism. Genesis unbound is wellwritten, engaging and clear with its presentation of a historical and linguistic look at the book of genesis, the first book in the bible. Essays in honor of john piper included contributions from don carson, sinclair ferguson, g. Mark driscoll and john piper went back and forth over it on twitter, then piper blogged on it, followed by a collin hansen christianity today interview, all linked on justin taylors. The pentateuch as narrative john sailhamer david anderson. I learned on twitter earlier that john sailhamer has passed away. The niv compact bible commentary explains the bible book by book. These materials primarily document sailhamer s teaching, scholarly research, and academic service. We conclude our analysis of john sailhamers book genesis unbound.
The author develops his own distinctive approach which he calls canonical theology. John sailhamer obituary santa ana, ca orange county register. This dissertation is a study of the translation technique of the greek septuagint of the book of psalms. Ot essays by john sailhamer and william dumbrell were well written richard schultz essay on the various modern ot theology methods might be valuable to those doing research on the ot. Sailhamer has been teaching since 1975, most recently at golden gate baptist theological seminary. Most scholars studying the first five books of the bible either attempt to dissect it into various prepentateuchal documents or, at the very least, analyze genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy as separate, selfcontained. John herbert sailhamer, an evangelical old testament scholar who taught at two southern baptist seminaries and was president of the evangelical theological society in 2000, died jan. Other works by sailhamer include the commentary on genesis in the expositors bible commentary and the. He is currently the professor of old testament and hebrew studies at the golden gate baptist theological seminary in. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary.
Inttroduction his book received significant electronic attention. Sailhamer highlights key phrases and concepts that appear in genesis, numbers, and deuteronomy. Old testament scholar john sailhamer shines new light on the opening chapters of the bible, revealing how centuriesold misunderstandings have continued to shape. Sailhamer is a narrative commentary on the pentateuch. A biblicaltheological commentary ebook written by john h. When john piper and mark driscoll tweeted their enthusiasm for it, the book shot up to number 84 on amazons ranking. What follows is a fairly lengthy introduction and overview of john sailhamers book genesis unbound 1997.
What follows is a fairly lengthy introduction and overview of john sailhamer s book genesis unbound. John piper has heartily endorsed it saying, there is nothing like it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pentateuch as narrative. This collection contains instructional materials, scholarly research, notes, manuscripts, correspondence and other materials ranging from 15142010 predominantly 19702010 that were created or collected by john h. Though the book as a whole evinces the promise of gods eschatological. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. The essential bible commentary is designed for bible college students, su. John sailhamer claims to have found a solu tion by portraying matthews use of hos. Sailhamer writes an accessible commentary that focuses on the literary features of genesis. Sailhamer has 22 books on goodreads with 3103 ratings. Due to his failing health over the last decade, his last major project the meaning of the pentateuch was published way back in 2009. He does not attempt to reconcile it with modern science.
In opposition to every scholar we have surveyed, john walton does not believe that day six involves the material creation of mankind. John sailhamer s repetitive writing method is helpful to drive home each point he makes. A biblicaltheological commentary ebook 9780310537564 by john h. In our consumerdriven, whathaveyoudoneformelately american culture, that may as well have been a century ago. Niv compact bible commentary 9780310228684 by john h. Sailhamer has published extensively on old testament matters, especially the pentateuch. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california. The paperback of the biblical archaeology by john h. John sailhamer primary author only author division. John sailhamer s ebc now bound with walter kaiser on exodus and richard hess on leviticus has been revised for the new series under tremper longmans editorial direction. Most of his premises have merit, but his conclusions dont follow. He was president of the evangelical theological society in 2000 and has published a number of books, including an introduction to old testament theology, the pentateuch as narrative. Most scholars studying the first five books of the bible either attempt to dissect it into various prepentateuchal documents or. The pentateuch as a narrative is the work of a credentialed evangelical scholar, dr.
Gospels synoptic gospels and surrounding issues the book of acts in its first century setting. Jan, 2017 my admiration and affection for john sailhamer grew with the years. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover johns. I highly recommend this book if your looking for a careful literary approach to. Instead of a versebyverse exposition, it unlocks the meanings of larger sections of scripture. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john h sailhamer books online. John herbert sailhamer, lion of the word and faithful follower of jesus, is safely home. Genesis is not to be read alone as a separate book. Aug 28, 2014 an obvious answer is that he intended to portray man as special. Sailhamers latest publication, the meaning of the pentateuch 2009, has been called his magnum opus and briefly broke into s top 100 sellers. His other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. John sailhamers thesis of historical creationism does not stand up to scrutiny.
Mahaney, mark dever, john macarthur, and bill mounce. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books the 27 new testament books. Sailhamers work was characterized by a consistent focus. In seven brief sections, biblical prophecy gives you an introduction to bible prophecy and an essential grasp of hermeneutics of bible prophecy biblical theological foundations of bible prophecy prophecy in old testament prophecy in new testament central themes in bible prophecy theological systems and bible prophecy turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easytoread. Dec 01, 2000 he has authored several books including the commentary on genesis in the expositors bible commentary series, as well as having served on the living bible revision committee dealing with the book of genesis. Buy a cheap copy of biblical archaeology book by john h. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. John sailhamer is currently considered a single author. Loved by his family and revered by his students, john was an evangelical old testament scholar and theologian.
Sailhamer is an evangelical old testament scholartheologian who currently teaches at golden gate baptist theological seminary in california. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary his other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john sailhamer books online. All that is really necessary is a sensitivity to the authors help in. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books and the 27 new testament books. The authors purpose for introduction to old testament theology is to show how different approaches to the old testament can be brought together into a single theology. He decries that various bible translations, particularly the king james version, have had an enormous negative influence on how we understand the genesis creation account. A provocative new look at the creation account john sailhamer on. Chronicles everymans bible commentary everymans bible commentaries book 1 mar 15, 1983. John sailhamer did not produce many books, but im gradually. Revelation, composition, and interpretation ivp academic, 2009, was called his magnum opus and was listed among s top 100 sellers. A provocative new look at the creation account multnomah books, 1996, which argues that genesis 1.
Since then, he has authored several books and serves as a theological consultant for the. These are more pamphlets than books, under 100 pages of large print, and lacking indexes or bibliographies. His love for the name and word of god made him a stunningly faithful and devoted husband and father. He is currently working on a commentary on the book of jeremiah for the kregel. He is a creature marked off from the rest of gods works john sailhamer.
He was the president of the evangelical theological society in 2000, and he has been in the classroom since 1975 trinity, sebts, and ggbts. John sailhamer states that the five parts of the pentateuch are all part of one work centralized around gods covenant relationship with israel. Cole and paul kissling would produce a festschrift in sailhamers honor. The writings of john sailhamer an online bibliography. Shop the latest titles by john sailhamer at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Piper served as pastor for preaching and vision of bethlehem baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota, for 33 years. Buy a cheap copy of how we got the bible book by john h. I havent seen the new edition, but i liked sailhamer s original ebc. Sep 22, 2015 dick helmholz has been a wonderful mentor and model for two generations of legal historians, on both sides of the atlantic, said contributor john witte, jr. A biblicaltheological commentary library of biblical interpretation series, john h. Turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easytoread overviews youre looking for.
Beale also wrote good essays from a nt perspective. Science, the bible, and the promised land desiring god. He has authored several books including the commentary on genesis in the expositors bible commentary series, as well as having served on the living bible revision committee dealing with the book of genesis. This view, along with the book genesis unbound, has been endorsed by major evangelical pastors and theologians particularly in the new.
A provocative new look at the creation account 1997. Sailhamer examined the literary structuresin the pentateuch hefound the following pattern of narrativepoemepilogue, which shapes both the smaller units and macrostructures of the entire work. The translational technique of the greek septuagint for the hebrew verbs and participles in psalms 341. Text and canon edited by robert cole and paul kissling. Since the author will develop the meaning of rheme terms in the. John sailhamer who only recently joined the faculty of southeastern baptist theological seminary in wake forest, north carolina is among the first rank of hebrew and old testament scholars. John samuel feinberg born april 2, 1946 is an american theologian, author, and professor of. John samuel feinberg born april 2, 1946 is an american theologian, author, and professor of biblical and systematic theology. Walter kaiser remarked, john sailhamer was always one of my closest friends and a real. John herbert sailhamer 1946 january 9, 2017 was an american professor of old testament studies at golden gate baptist theological seminary in california. Driscoll identified it as a book custom made for theology geeks, while piper insisted that. Sailhamer, zondervan publishing house grand rapids, michigan, 1992, 522 pages isbn 0310574218. Put the word out over that grapevine when you publish your next book and just see if it doesnt go to work for you. The meaning of the pentateuch gained sudden popularity with evangelicals soon after its publication when pastors mark driscoll and john piper both enthusiastically endorsed it, although they came to different conclusions about its reading level.