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Back to the Beginning
As I am reading through the Bible in a year, Genesis always has a way to make things exciting and fresh. Some of the Bible’s most famous stories are told, but sometimes it is hard to see what they mean. Thankfully, Derek Kidner’s commentary on Genesis has been made available by InterVarsity Press Academic.About the AuthorInterestingly, Derek Kidner studied piano at the Royal College of Music in England before preparing for ministry at Cambridge University. He found himself as the curate of St. Nicholas, Sevenoaks, south of London, the Vicar of Felsted in Essex, and the senior tutor at Oak HIlll Theological College. His final position was warden of Tyndale House in Cambridge.His students found him to be a proficient professor and pastor, and you can see the workings of this in his commentary. While there are many theological nooks and crannies to visit in Genesis, Kidner has no problem getting to the heart of the issues and what the Bible has to see despite any surrounding controversies or opinions.A Classic CommentaryAfter a solid introduction that introduces the pattern and place of Genesis, the date and authorship of the book, human beginnings, and the theology of Genesis, Kidner dives deep into his commentary. The days of creation are given substantial remarks and additional notes are found on sin and suffering, the Cainites, the long-lived antediluvians, the flood, and the sin of Sodom.Some commentaries can read like devotionals but I do not believe this is the case for Kidner. His commentaries are best when read in conjunction with the Bible passage so you can see how he points to the text. He offers cross-references, bibliographic footnotes, and Hebrew word studies. I found his insights to be approachable for a layperson like myself.Back to the BeginningThis is a beautifully designed book with captivating thoughts about the beginnings of our world. What I appreciate most about Kidner is his ability to not only stay in Genesis but to see throughout the scope of the Bible and how God will restore balance. Kidner is able to point me to Jesus in his Genesis commentary. In the beginning was the Word.I was provided a complimentary copy of Genesis in exchange for an honest review.
