Genesis 1-11: Volume 1a - Paperback

by Sean Benesh (Author), Mark S. Krause (Editor), Stephen E. Burris (Editor)

This volume is part of anticipated 30-volume set of commentaries for the entire Bible. Each volume will have Bible Exposition written by a capable Bible scholar and Urban Ministry Commentary sidebar insights written by an urban specialist. We have titled this series the Polis Bible Commentary, using the Greek word "polis," the ancient designation for a city. Ancient cities were centers for commerce, manufacturing, government, the arts, architecture, religious sites, and education. While the cities of Bible times had none of the technological features of modern cities, the difference between urban settings and rural settings was just as huge. Talent, ideas, and trends flowed to the urban centers from the rural world, with the urban influence coming back to rural residents with the city's stamp of influence.This commentary series is written from the perspective that much of the Bible was written with cities in mind and intended for an urban audience. Urbanists today have taught us that the cities of our world have great similarities and commonalities as opposed to their surrounding rural areas. Missions endeavors originating in the Western churches have long targeted rural populations in Africa and Asia. Now, the demographic trends that are building the urban populations have turned this focus to cities. It is the desire of the authors and editors of this series that the intentional inclusion of an urban perspective will better serve those who serve and live in these dynamic cities.

Author Biography

John Nugent has taught at Great Lakes Christian College since 2002, now serving as Professor of Bible and Theology. Dr. Nugent's Ph.D. is from Calvin Theological Seminary. He is an ideal person to contribute to this series. He grew up on Long Island, NY and has a passion for conversing with fellow believers about God's mission in this world and the church's part in it. Sean Benesh teaches at Warner Pacific University and other schools in the Portland, OR area. His doctorate is from Bakke Graduate University. He is the founder of Urban Loft Publishers and has several books under this imprint.