Genesis Commentary Comparisons
William J.U. Philip — Genesis: Christian Beginnings
Overall score: 9.0/10
A rich, Christ-focused exposition of Genesis that strongly serves preachers and thoughtful Bible readers alike.
David J. Atkinson — The Message of Genesis 1–11
Overall score: 8.5/10
A clear, pastorally rich exposition of Genesis 1–11 that serves preachers and thoughtful readers well.
Joyce G. Baldwin — The Message of Genesis 12–50
Overall score: 8.3/10
A warm, clear exposition of Genesis 12–50 that serves pastors and serious readers with steady theological insight.
Genesis Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | William J.U. Philip — Genesis: Christian Beginnings | David J. Atkinson — The Message of Genesis 1–11 | Joyce G. Baldwin — The Message of Genesis 12–50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9.2/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Readability | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 |