"It is rare to encounter a volume that allows the text the weight of interpretative value accorded here. This is a singular achievement, rooted in serious scholarship and reflection, and comes with the highest accolades as a wonderful contribution to our understanding of not only the initial chapters of the Bible, but perhaps, the key to understanding the Bible as a whole." --John D. Hannah, Dallas Theological Seminary "Thomas Keiser's application of literary-theological exegesis of the opening chapters of the Torah demonstrates the effectiveness of a text-centered approach for discerning the verbal meaning of Scripture. His careful and contextual reading confirms the literary coherence of Genesis 1-11 and brings with it many enlightening exegetical and theological insights." --Seth D. Postell, Israel College of the Bible "In this well-researched, clearly written, exegetically sound study, Keiser challenges us to read these chapters as God intended them to be read. He demonstrates that there is a theological message here that is foundational to our understanding of all that comes later.

I heartily recommend this important work." --Robert B. Chisholm Jr., Dallas Theological Seminary.