J. Green, Commentaries on the Book of Genesis, 1663-1664

Summary

Creator:

Green, J.

Abstract:

This volume contains 303 pages of commentary on parts of the Book of Genesis, composed between May 31, 1663, and November 13, 1664. The commentaries include summaries of verses, as well as associated questions, answers, and observations.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, May 2012

Background

Scope and Content:

This vellum-bound volume (7.5"x5.5") contains 303 densely written pages of commentary on the Book of Genesis, composed between May 31, 1663, and November 13, 1664. The author dated the commentaries roughly once a month, and sequentially covered Genesis 13:1-25:34, including much of the story of Abraham and the beginning of the story of Jacob. The author wrote commentaries for individual verses, occasionally running several pages in length, and he or she often provided a summary of the events described in the original text. Questions, accompanying answers, and additional observations explore the verses in greater depth and provide an interpretation of their meaning, occasionally referring to additional Bible verses.

The signature of J. Green is on the first page of the manuscript, dated 1708. "Saml. Gerrish" appears on the same page.

Biographical / Historical:

J. Green, the author of this volume, compiled dense, detailed notes on each verse in the Book of Genesis between May 31, 1663, and November 13, 1664.

Acquisition Information:

1980. M-1898 .

Processing information:

Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Bible. O.T. Genesis--Commentaries--Early works to 1800.

Formats:

Commentaries.