Description

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Genesis 1–11:26 is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, thoughtfully balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application. 
 
This series helps the reader understand each biblical book’s theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church.
 
The author of Genesis 1–11:26 is Kenneth A. Mathews.

About the Author

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Kenneth A. Matthews is Professor of Old Testament at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. He is an expert in text criticism, Biblical Hebrew, and the literary study of the Old Testament. He published with David Noel Freedman the official text and notes on the Paleo-Hebrew Leviticus Scroll and has written numerous scholarly and popular articles and books including commentaries on Genesis, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Amos. He is a Bible translator, having worked on the New Living Translation. He was educated at Dallas Baptist University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Michigan (Ph.D.).