Where Sin Abounds

Gonzales is strong in Hebrew exegesis, drawing conclusions from nuances in the text, weighing divergent views, making parallels and comparisons from one narrative to the other, seeing patterns, drawing sound and satisfying conclusions, uncovering ironies, and many keen insights into the personal and family relationships among the patriarchs and the culture in which they lived. The book not only helped me to understand the nature and spread of sin more clearly, it has also brought me nearer to the world of the fall, the primeval world, and the personal lives, sinful struggles, and faith of the patriarchs and their families. It is also clear in revealing the grace and gracious covenants of God in their lives.

The author helps the student to see the infiltration of sin in the many comparisons discussed: Adam & Cain (63), Shechem & the “mighty men” of Gen. 6:2 (99), Noah & Lot (125), Adam/Eve & Abraham/Sarah (131, 133), Abraham and Sarah’s laughter & Ishmael’s laughter (133, 142), Rebekah & Eve (160), Esau & Adam/Eve (167), Jacob/Esau & Cain/Abel (172), Jacob & Lot (194), Joseph/Brothers & Cain/Abel (214, 219), Esau & Judah (221). Read the rest HERE