The late professor cassuto adopted the unusual method of combining text, comment and notes in. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Pdf a commentary on the book of exodus ebooks includes. Umberto cassuto a commentary on the book of genesis. I can find it on logos and kindle but i really would like to have it in my accordance library instead. Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a. Cassuto explained that the phrase in the day when he created can mean at the time when he created cf. A commentary on the book of exodus umberto cassuto the late professor u. Cassuto argued that genesis 1 gives a general statement, and genesis 2 fills in the details, a literary device found frequently in the pentateuch. These events are what the entire book has been leading up to, what all the previous experiences have been in aid of. According to the genesis 1, the earth came out of the waters, but 2. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. This literary complex can be divided into four major units. Cassuto had originally planned to write, in hebrew, a monumental commentary on the bible that would comprise a series of detailed expositions of the book of genesis, and less elaborate commentaries, consisting of one volume for each book, devoted to the remaining four.
A commentary on the book of exodus umberto cassuto download. Cassuto succeeds in injecting a sense of dramatic excitement into his interpretations. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. A concise, dynamic exposition of the book of exodus by an academically reliable jewish commentator. A commentary on the book of exodus paperback by umberto. Publications of the perry foundation for biblical research in the hebrew university of jerusalem. Too bad he did not live long enough to finish the whole torah. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. Umberto cassuto, commentary on the book of exodus books. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. The cruel policy of the king of egypt to destroy them, exodus 1. This new commentary on the book of exodus attempts to show how this old testament book is of continuing significance to readers today, explaining why the exodus event is central to the gospel of jesus christ and to the faith of believers in our age. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Buy a commentary on the book of exodus paperback by umberto moshe david cassuto. Commentary on the book of exodus by umberto cassuto. Judean onomastic hermeneutics in context harvard theological. When men strive together and they hurt unintentionally a woman with child, and her children come forth but no mischief happensthat is, the woman and the children do not diethe one who. The present commentary on exodus, like its predecessor on genesis, is remarkable in many respects and differs considerably from other commentaries.
A masterful and insightful book on exodus by one of the finest hebrew commentators. A commentary on the book of exodus logos bible software. In a commentary on the book of exodus, cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too. A commentary on the book of exodus umberto moshe david. Cassuto s comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a jejune and lifeless approach to their subject.
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Jan 01, 2005 cassuto shows off his brilliance and clear understanding of exodus in this commentary which may well be the root of modern commentary on the torah. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. In exodus, we read how god rescued the israelites from egypt. Cassuto had originally planned to write, in hebrew, a monumental commentary on the bible that would comprise a series of detailed expositions of the book of genesis, and less elaborate commentaries, consisting of one volume for each book, devoted to. He is able to encapsulate so much of what is going on in exodus with interlinear commentary which sums up the events, linguistic origins, and scriptural references. Commentary on the book of exodus by cassuto u abebooks. His books include a commentary on the book of genesis, a commentary on the book of exodus, and a treatise on ugaritic literature entitled the goddess anath. A commentary on the book of exodus by umberto cassuto alibris. And exodus records how the israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Ive heard many positive things about a commentary on the book of genesis. Umberto cassuto, a commentary on the book of exodus, p12.
Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a jejune and lifeless approach to their subject. Cassuto had originally planned to write, in hebrew, a monumental commentary on the bible that would comprise a series of detailed expositions of the book of genesis, and less elaborate commentaries, consisting of one volume for each book, devoted to the remaining four books of the pentateuch. In a commentary on the book of exodus, cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a simplistic and lifeless approach to their subject. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Umberto cassuto, also known as moshe david cassuto 18831951, was a rabbi and biblical. Infanticide was commonly practiced by the nations of antiquity. Geisler quotes the famous hebrew scholar, umberto cassuto, also known as moshe david cassuto 18831951, who translated exodus 21.
Cassuto instead says that the pentateuch was written as a unified text in c. The last of the commentaries rendered into english, this cassutos work ranks among the finest modern contributions to the treasury of biblical learning. Genesis 1 says that the plants were made before man, but genesis 2. Nowadays, the exodus means the time when the israelites came out of egypt. In these days when commentary making has fallen into stereotyped ruts, it is a delight to read a commentary in which new and rich veins have been tapped.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Cassuto s reverence for the text as it is written, his love for the original language, the library of knowledge with which he expounds the text, combined with the courage to speak his mind where others hesitate to delve into the mysteries of god, arguably make this the greatest commentary on exodus ever written by hebrew scholar. We cannot guarantee that a commentary on the book of exodus book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A commentary on the book of exodus umberto cassuto. This commentary has been through advanced checking. From noah to avraham translated from the hebrew by israel abrahams. Waltke and alice matthews, proverbs and work, proverbs 31. A commentary on the book of exodus by umberto cassuto. He was educated at the university of florence, where he completed his studies in 1906, and the rabbinical college, where. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The present volume is the last of the commentaries rendered into english. From noah to abraham is the second in a series of comprehensive commentaries on the book of genesis which the late professor umberto cassuto had planned as part of a magnum opus, embracing the whole pentateuch and also the book of psalms. Cassuto shows off his brilliance and clear understanding of exodus in this commentary which may well be the root of modern commentary on the torah. Various dates have been suggested for the compilation of the book of the covenant, ranging from the period of moses to postexilic times. Cassuto successfully argues against the documentary hypothesis, rejecting wellhausens thesis and jedp. Buy commentary on the book of exodus by cassuto, u. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english. Magnes press, hebrew university, 19611964 isbn 9789652235404. Umberto moshe david cassuto, a commentary on the book of exodus skokie, il. Westminster theological journal 57 1995 45361 copyright. Umberto cassuto moses david was an italian historian and biblical and semitic scholar. In order to read online or download a commentary on the book of exodus ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account.
The work of justice among the people of israel exodus 18. Alec motyer the message of exodus the bible speaks today, 2005. The aim of this commentary is to explain, with the help of an historicophilological method of interpretation, the simple meaning of the biblical text, and to arrive, as nearly as possible, at the sense that the words of the torah were. Umberto cassuto moses david was an italian historian and biblical and. Cassuto had originally planned to write, in hebrew, a monumental commentary on the bible that would comprise a series of detailed. Part i from adam to noah 1961 and part ii from noah to abraham 1964, and also his commentary on the book of exodus 1967. The hebrew people were delivered from bondage and brought into a covenant of obedience, all in order that they might experience the presence of god in their midst.
Pdf book of exodus download full pdf book download. Cassuto argued that this argument assumes that the two chapters are contradictory. They increase greatly, notwithstanding their affliction, exodus 1. Without neglecting the scientific data provided by archeological and philological. Originally published in the jewish chronicle, 26th january 1973. Born in florence, son of gustavo and ernesta galletti, cassuto came from a traditionalist jewish family, rooted in the florence jewish community for generations.