AB 02: Exodus 1 - 18

A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.Exodus is
the heart of the Hebrew Bible, the defining moment in IsraelÉs birth as a
people, the dramatic triumph of their God. Yahweh, Pharaoh, Moses, Aaron, the
Hebrew slaves, the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea-these larger-than-life
characters and epoch-making events capture the imagination of everyone from
biblical scholars to moviemakers. However, the meaning and significance, the
beauty and nuance, of this captivating biblical book are lost unless we have a
world-class Scripture scholar to open our eyes to its riches.

In Exodus
1-18, William H. C. Propp translates the original text in all its grandeur,
then provides a masterful exploration and analysis of the bookÉs first eighteen
chapters. Here the fate of the Hebrew slaves hangs in the balance of the
dramatic conflict between the God of Israel and the Pharaoh of Egypt. From the
discovery of Moses in a basket made of bulrushes to the story of the Burning
Bush, from the ten plagues visited upon Egypt by God to water from the rock and
quail and manna from the skies, Exodus is filled with the miraculous and the
dramatic. 

Exhaustive, meticulous, and brilliantly researched,
Propp's Exodus 1-18 is well worth the wait, exceeding expectations and meeting
the reader's every need.'Propp's commentary has some unique features
compared to other volumes in the series. For one thing, each section begins
with comments on text, source, and redaction criticism. Also, contrary to the
practice of most biblical scholars, Propp marks a speculative remark as
speculation [...]. His opening translation is quite literal, even awkwardly so.
Many readers will find these features a bit confusing and off-putting, but
there are some excellent insights into the text.' - Tremper
LongmanSeries: Anchor Yale Bible, volume 2.Recommended € 54,90