Genesis 1–11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts (Windows on the Text)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Genesis is the book of beginnings; and creation begins with light. Most religious people live with shuttered windows, receiving light only from their own people and their own tradition. Genesis 1–11 calls us to recognize all peoples as created by God and under the rainbow covenant of his light. This commentary opens windows on seeds of truth from Genesis 1-11 which are planted in the various environments “in front of the text” – including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur’an, and Bangladeshi culture. It examines those seeds in their original seedbed, discerning how their truths will unfurl from the fragrant Genesis 1-11 bud of theology through the blessings given to Eve, Noah, and Abraham.
Windows on the Text is a ground-breaking Bible commentary series written by followers of Jesus in Muslim contexts. It develops biblical insight in deliberate conversation with the Qur’an, the Hadith, and local Islamic cultures. Confident that the Bible in its entirety speaks directly into Muslim contexts, it opens new windows into the holy word of God to equip and empower believers to live out their faith in loving service and clear communication within their communities.
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- Calls us to recognize all peoples as created by God.
- Examines those seeds in their original seedbed.
- Opens new windows into the holy word of God to equip and empower believers.
- Preface – Anwarul Azad
- Preface – Ida Glaser
- Introduction
- In the Beginning, God Created – Genesis 1:1–2:3
- The Beginnings of Human Life and Sin – Genesis 2:4–4:26
- The Beginnings of Death and New Life – Genesis 5:1–6:8
- The Beginnings of Judgement and Covenant – Genesis 6:9–9:29
- The Beginnings of Nations – Genesis 10:1–11:9
- The Beginnings of Abraham – Genesis 11:10–12:1
- God’s Blessing on Abram – Genesis 12:2–3
This commentary is as exquisitely splendorous as a rainbow. What a radiantly different, biblically faithful, and Christ-honouring approach to understanding and applying Genesis 1–11!
--Havilah Dharamraj, PHD. South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, India
When I started to read the commentary, I gained more than knowledge. My heart was filled with joy because this book highlights the truth of the Bible from an Eastern perspective that I can relate to. The authors have woven together biblical and cultural threads into a beautiful, unique tapestry.
--Nilufar Abdusatarova. Bible Society of Uzbekistan
This commentary on Genesis represents the fruit of deep conversation between the Abrahamic faiths. Accessible to the reader without avoiding challenging issues, it provides a fresh encounter with this foundational biblical text. An engaging read for all.
--Mark J. Boda, PHD. McMaster Divinity College, Canada
Reviews
1 rating
Tim Hall
3/30/2025
This commentary is a precious gem! Most commentaries do one thing well. This one does three! 1.) Offers exegetical insights into the hebrew text itself. This is a wonderful exegetical tool for it's attention to literary design, careful attention to the eastern context, and insights into the original hebrew (though not as in depth into the original Hebrew as other commentaries). It's a good middle ground between practical theology commentaries and exegetical commentaries 2.) Offers a respectful eastern and Muslim perspective that does not shy away from points of difference but also tries to focus on areas of overlap. The longer I am exposed to Islam, the more I have come to see that in many ways Islamic thought and theology has understood the Hebrew Bible better than modern evangelicalism. We have much to learn by paying attention to areas of overlap and critical differences between the Hebrew Bible and Islamic Theology. 3.) Offers an under-represented voice and perspective from South Asia. His insights from his own culture are sharp and unique and extremely refreshing. This has quickly become one of my favorite commentaries on the Genesis 1-11! The proof of it's value is this: I own a physical copy, I have bought it on Kindle, and I bought it again on Logos!