"Westermann's commentary on the Joseph narrative completes his magnum opus, a three-volume commentary on the book of Genesis. Its appearance in English has been greeted with enthusiasm as "one of the really great commentaries: (C.S. Rodd) and praised for its "thoroughness, clarity, and freshness" (John Bright). The work "opens up dimensions of meaning which are not only relevant for theology but for human existence in the modern world."
-- Bernhard Anderson
Table of Contents:
Translator's Preface
Introduction to the Joseph Story
Joseph and His Brothers
Judah and Tamar
Joseph and His Master's Wife
Joseph interprets the Dreams of the Cupbearer and the Baker
Pharaoh's Dreams and Joseph's Elevation
The First Journey of the Brothers to Egypt
The Second Journey of the Brothers to Egypt
The Goblet
Joseph Makes Himself Known to His Brothers
Jacob's Journey to Egypt: His Reunion with Joseph
Joseph Provides for His Family
Jacob Blesses the Pharaoh
Appendage
Jacob's Testimony
Jacob's Death and Burial
Confirmation of the Reconciliation
Epilog: Joseph's Old Age and Death
The blessings of Jacob
Concluding Remarks on Genesis 37-50
Supplement to Literature on Genesis 1-50
Index of Hebrew words
Index of Greek Words
Index of Biblical References
Index of Names and Subjects
About the Author :
Claus Westermann is Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg.
