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Working from the conviction that Genesis can be read as a coherent whole, this commentary foregrounds the sophistication of Hebrew narrative art, in particular its depiction of plot and character, and the interpretive possibilities raised by its intertextuality. Apparently simple and independent episodes emerge as complex and interconnected, constantly challenging readers to readjust their assessments of characters and expectations of plot development. Approaching the text predominantly from the perspective of a “first-time reader,” this commentary underscores the narrative’s surprises, ironies, and innovations.

Laurence A. Turner is Principal Lecturer in Old Testament and Director of Research Degrees at Newbold College, Bracknell, Berkshire.

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