Genesis Volume 2 (Genesis 12-36): A New Beginning

Genesis Expositional Commentary

by James Montgomery Boice

In this commentary on Genesis 12-36, Boice traces the “new beginning” of God’s plan of redemption, which arose out of God’s relationship with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. By delving into the patriarchs’ lives, Boice demonstrates how much they are like us and how easily we relate to them, both in triumphs and failures.

The second of three volumes on the Book of Genesis, A New Beginning shows how God changed the course of history beginning with one less-than-perfect man. It reveals the patriarchs’ stories as compelling, dramatic, and true to life. As you study their stories, writes Boice, “I trust that God will use their strengths and weaknesses, victories and failures, to guide you in the true path of discipleship and to strengthen your witness.” Topics covered include:

- The Gift of Faith (12:4)
- Promises to Live By (15:2-5)
- God’s Covenant Children (17:23-27)
- What Made Abraham Glad? (22:13-14)
- A Tale of Two Sons (25:12-26)
- Jacob’s Wages (30:25-43)

Genres: Christian, Theology, Biblical Studies, Reference

460 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1988

About the author

James Montgomery Boice was a Reformed theologian, Bible teacher, and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death in 2000. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Reviews

[Benjamin Booker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll still finish the series but he takes a lot of convenient liberties in interpretation and story telling that are unconvincing.

[Philip Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it, though I thought volume #1 was much better.

[Julie Mabus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this set. It has brought up so many ideas that I have never considered. I can’t wait to start the final installment.

[Ming Chen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to it via Audible+.

Clear Biblical teaching and application.

[Russell Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy-to-read, sermony commentary. Boice has a nice conversational tone. Not quite as penetrating as the first volume but still contained many profound insights, though I wish it had a fuller discussion on typology.

[Mike Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great commentary on the book of Genesis. Very helpful in my studies.