Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis
Overview
Paradise to Prisonis a commentary, textbook and complete study guide to the book of Genesis. In very readable fashion the author explores the lives of the patriarchs as well as important doctrinal themes. Each chapter is carefully documented and sources from archaeology and ancient Near Eastern history are freely used.
The writer's premise is that no other ancient literature surviving the ravages of time can rightly be compared to Genesis with its unsurpassed theological perspectives and vivid profiles of early man.
Top Highlights
“The first eleven chapters of Genesis possess a universal and cosmic emphasis, but with the introduction of Abraham, Moses, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins to particularize redemptive history.” (Page 155)
“The territory of Gerar was strategically located between settled land to the east and grazing land to the west, so it is understandable that the Philistines gained control of it rather early.” (Page 211)
“Abraham is identified as a prophet to emphasize the official nature of his intercessory prayer, not his ability to foretell events.” (Page 211)
“Chapter 15 is especially important, for the apostle Paul built his case for justification by faith on it (cf. Rom. 4 and Gal. 3).” (Page 183)
“God’s promised blessing included, in addition to his own land, a future seed for Abraham” (Pages 167–168)
An excellent evangelical commentary...popular enough for most readers to understand and yet informative enough to be helpful to scholars.
-Eldon Woodcock, The Alliance Witness
- Title: Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis
- Author: John J. Davis
- Publisher: Sheffield Publishing Company
- Print Publication Date: 1998
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 304
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Textbooks
- ISBNs: 9781879215351, 1879215357
- Resource ID: LLS:WS_03A66EF7C6A447F88E2E5A810C1557DF
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:00:18Z
Reviews
2 ratings
Jim Coakley
7/7/2022
The author blurb is the wrong John J Davis. The author of this book was a long-time professor and president of Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake Indiana
Daniel Vance
7/5/2022
There is nothing wrong with the content of the book, it just doesn't have wide usefulness. It is basically "introductory material" - A very brief, general overview of each passage without delving into any complex issues or offering devotional or theological reflection. It's too short to be useful for anything other than, "I just need a 2-paragraph general overview." If you are a pastor, you will be far better helped by Allen Ross's universally praised volume on Genesis.
